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Tropicalismo presents a celebration of Carnaval, hosted and curated by Juanderful (Juan Bustamante) and Gregzinho (Greg Scruggs) in the Roberto P. Hernández Theater. The traditional pre-Lenten celebration of Catholic Europe is now a global phenomenon that is especially strong in Latin America and the Caribbean. As an expression of music, folklore, costume, food, and dance, Carnival represents local culture at its richest. Carnival has also taken root in cities home to immigrant populations who use the event to share their heritage, and Philadelphia is no exception. Join Tropicalismo, Philly's leading platform for Afro-Latin-Caribbean culture, as they explore the unique Carnival traditions of the City of Brotherly Love ” from Mummers to Carnaval de Puebla to Philly Caribbean Carnival to Brazilian celebrations ” with an interactive salon on Carnival culture, visual displays, festive food and refreshments, live dancers, and of course the soundtrack that keeps the Carnival massive partying in the streets.
