Monday, June 4, 2018

Enjoy Carnaval in Uruguay


An attorney and entrepreneur, Chadwick McCrea Graham provides representation in the field of immigration through his work at Graham Adair, Inc., and owns the sports company SmashPong, LLC, and the document recycling firm ID Shredder, LLC. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Chadwick McCrea Graham spent time as a missionary living in Uruguay.

The smallest country in South America, Uruguay offers visitors numerous spectacular beaches, as well as a diverse range of cultural events. Known for hosting the continent's longest carnival, the country begins the celebration in mid-January and continues with 40 days of revelry. Uruguay even has two public holidays in honor of its Carnaval.

Celebrations of Carnaval in the capital city of Montevideo include two parades. The first, El Desfile Inaugural del Carnaval, serves as the festival's opening event and features performances from a variety of artists and musicians. The second parade, El Desfile de Llamadas, highlights the country's colonial history and the music of African slaves, such as showcasing the drum known as the candombe.