It’s Tuesday, and the highlight of the carnival in Mindelo is about to begin. Two groups organized the parade, which features enthusiastic participants, fantastic costumes, stirring music, and imaginatively designed floats. These groups are “Flores do Mindelo” and “Cruzeiros do Norte.”
In the late afternoon, the first people begin to gather on Rua de Liberdade d’Africa. In small groups, they draw attention to various issues, such as environmental protection or emigration.
The camera crews take their positions, and RTC reporters conduct the first interviews.
Meanwhile, on Avenida Marginal, the parade floats are gathering, and the first participants are appearing in their imaginative costumes.
At 8:00 p.m., the highlight of the Mindelo carnival kicks off with fireworks. The themes of many of the floats and the people accompanying them seem to refer to the history of the islands.
They show how people used to live and work.
For two and a half hours, a steady downpour of impressions rains down on us, fascinating us. Added to this is the memorable music that lingers long afterward.
This experience will stay with us for a long time to come!
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