š Annual cultural festival in Remedios, Cuba, a competition between two rival barrios. Inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, it originated in Remedios in 1820 and is celebrated by eighteen communities.
š Features elaborate decorations, lighted structures, floats, costumes, music, dance, and massive fireworks.
š Witness spectacular fireworks and pyrotechnics
š Experience a vibrant 24-hour non-stop celebration
š¶ Enjoy traditional Cuban music, conga lines, and dancers
š¤ See community creativity and rivalry in action, with elaborate decorations, lighted structures, floats, and costumes.
ā ļø Fireworks can be dangerous; accidents have occurred.
š§ Very crowded, with tens of thousands of participants and spectators.
šļø Takes place around Christmas, with main fireworks on Christmas Eve.
š Wear long-sleeved cotton/canvas clothing and wide-brim hats for safety near fireworks.
šļø Consider eye protection if getting close to launches.
š¶ Pace yourself; celebrations are non-stop for 24 hours.
š° Free to attend the festival; specific guided tours are available for a fee.
š Starts early morning on December 24th, continues non-stop for 24 hours.
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