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Comparsa Son del Bajo - Ciudad Vieja
Some neighbours of El Bajo area in the Old Town get together to play drums and practice for the Desfile de Llamadas which is part of the Carnival festivities. The beat is the traditional candombe played by the African slaves in the XIX century. Most of them grew up rooting for the now defunct basketball team Las Bóvedas, so their flag has the club´s green, white and red colours. The "comparsa", or band, is all amateur; instruments, costumes etc are paid by the participants, with luck with the sponsorship of the neighbourhood grocery store or similar businesses. This was a very informal rehearsal: no costumes, and families joining in the fun.
Ref. bove_1680
Comparsa Son del Bajo - Ciudad Vieja
Some neighbours of El Bajo area in the Old Town get together to play drums and practice for the Desfile de Llamadas which is part of the Carnival festivities. The beat is the traditional candombe played by the African slaves in the XIX century. Most of them grew up rooting for the now defunct basketball team Las Bóvedas, so their flag has the club´s green, white and red colours. The "comparsa", or band, is all amateur; instruments, costumes etc are paid by the participants, with luck with the sponsorship of the neighbourhood grocery store or similar businesses. This was a very informal rehearsal: no costumes, and families joining in the fun.
Ref. bove_1680