VOICED : En Uruguay los Reyes Magos llegaron a ritmo de candombe

In Uruguay, the arrival of the Magi is celebrated with candombe, a rhythm inherited from African slaves. Over 30 groups paraded in Montevideo to honor San Baltasar, a key figure in this tradition. The event is distinct from the official carnival, which starts on January 23. The candombe celebration is the most important for its practitioners, even more so than the official contest in February. Recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, candombe is passed down through generations of African-descended families.

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