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Parrandas
slowly passing in front of the colonial structure of the local theatre. Parrandas are traditional carnival-like street fairs or block parties, with origins dating back to the 19th century. They take place in northern and central cities of the former Las Villas province (now divided into Villa Clara, Sancti Spíritus and Ciego de Ávila provinces) in Cuba. Most famous parrandas are celebrated in Remedios colonial city where these festivities were originated. Second most popular are celebrated in Camajuaní, followed in popularity by Vueltas, Zulueta, Chambas, Guayos, El Santo, Taguayabón, Buenavista, Calabazar de Sagua, Zaza del Medio, General Carrillo, Vega Alta and many more small town of this central region of Cuba. The celebrations in Remedios are held from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day.
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slowly passing in front of the colonial structure of the local theatre. Parrandas are traditional carnival-like street fairs or block parties, with origins dating back to the 19th century. They take place in northern and central cities of the former Las Villas province (now divided into Villa Clara, Sancti Spíritus and Ciego de Ávila provinces) in Cuba. Most famous parrandas are celebrated in Remedios colonial city where these festivities were originated. Second most popular are celebrated in Camajuaní, followed in popularity by Vueltas, Zulueta, Chambas, Guayos, El Santo, Taguayabón, Buenavista, Calabazar de Sagua, Zaza del Medio, General Carrillo, Vega Alta and many more small town of this central region of Cuba. The celebrations in Remedios are held from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day.
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