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¡Carnaval! @ Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
How did we come to celebrate Mardi Gras? Carnivals with rides and games? ¡Carnaval! explores the tradition of the carnival worldwide: traditions, meaning and arts including the music, masks, and costumes. Learn about eight different communities throughout the Europe and the Americas where these kinds of celebrations are the highlight of the year.
¡Carnaval!
September 25 - January 8
Burke Museum
Junior Moco Jumbie stilt walkers, 2001. Courtesy Museum of International Folk Art. Robert Jerome.
How did we come to celebrate Mardi Gras? Carnivals with rides and games? ¡Carnaval! explores the tradition of the carnival worldwide: traditions, meaning and arts including the music, masks, and costumes. Learn about eight different communities throughout the Europe and the Americas where these kinds of celebrations are the highlight of the year.
¡Carnaval!
September 25 - January 8
Burke Museum
