Jujuy Governor Gerardo Morales received the United States Ambassador to Argentina Marc Stanley, with whom he led a traditional Northern Carnival ceremony.
“The unearthing of the carnival is a ceremony that begins a traditional celebration, in which the Devil, also known as Pujllay, is released,” said the president of the UCR National Committee.
This ceremony represents the feeling of liberation and joy to give way to one of the largest customs mainly in the Quebrada de Humahuaca and it is a combination of indigenous, Creole and Spanish rituals that year following year brings together more and more people in Jujuy. , according to those close to the candidate for the Presidency.
«The closing of the festivities occurs when each comparsa buries its devil once more with offerings to Pachamama, during Temptation Sunday. This is known as the burial of the carnival, with the devil that will be released once more in the next edition of the event, “they expanded.
For his part, the North American diplomat was enthusiastic regarding being able to be part of this colorful northern tradition. «I had promised to celebrate the carnival in Jujuy. I am so happy that this is happening! »He published on social networks.
He had promised me to celebrate the carnival in Jujuy. I’m so happy this is happening! /
I promised myself to celebrate carnival in Jujuy. I’m so happy this is happening! https://t.co/e2ehAHRMjL— Ambassador Marc R. Stanley (@USAmbassadorARG) February 18, 2023
Meanwhile, the United States Embassy in Buenos Aires indicated that its agenda in Jujuy also included “meetings with government officials and former scholarship holders of exchange programs from the United States Department of State, among other activities.”
“Jujuy will be the tenth province that he has visited since he assumed the leadership of the diplomatic mission in Argentina, as part of his commitment to visit each of the provinces during his administration to get to know the country better and strengthen bilateral relations,” added a statement. of the diplomatic representation.
We lived a wonderful day in Purmamarca. I thank Ambassador Marc R. Stanley, @USAmbassadorARGfor sharing with us the unearthing of Carnival.
Thanks to my friends and everyone who came to turn Jujuy around this weekend ???????? pic.twitter.com/NDMfUyoEvx
— Gerardo Morales (@GerardoMorales) February 18, 2023
Welcome to Jujuy Ambassador Marc R. Stanley, @USAmbassadorARG. We are happy to receive you in the framework of the 200 years of diplomatic relations between Argentina and the United States.
It is a joy to share the richness of our traditions and our Carnival. ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/e9RA3EvVYF
— Gerardo Morales (@GerardoMorales) February 18, 2023
Source: Argentine News.
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