
Colorful carnival traditions in South America —
Blossoming Murga La Clave performs in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Colorful carnival traditions in South America —
Murga Los Diablos Verdes put on a spirited show in Montevideo.

Colorful carnival traditions in South America —
A Murga Alicia member parades in Montevideo.

Colorful carnival traditions in South America —
Murga Cayo la Cabra performs in Montevideo.Uruguay photos courtesy of José AriSi - Carnaval en Fotos

Colorful carnival traditions in South America —
Drummers play during a murga in the San Telmo neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Murga in Argentina is a lively form of street theater.

Colorful carnival traditions in South America —
Dancers make their way up a street in Buenos Aires' San Telmo neighborhood.

Colorful carnival traditions in South America —
The tradition originated in Spain but has evolved with different influences in Argentina and Uruguay.

Colorful carnival traditions in South America —
Despite differences in murga between Argentina and Uruguay, the tradition remains, in both countries, by and for the community.


