Acun Firarda / Barranquilla Festival – Colombia

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The most well known move of Carnaval de Barranquilla, is la Cumbia. It is a Colombian society move and is additionally its music. It is well known in South America, Central America, and Mexico.

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It started as a dating move by the slaves, when it was blended with European music and society. Ladies energetically wave their skirts while holding a flame, and the men move behind them, with one hand on their cap and one on their hip, taking their caps off at sure times to wave them.

The men take a stance practically like a warrior when they raise their hands. It was viewed as an obscene practice, and was just done by easier classes. This move is one of the less provocative moves, and the ladies are not dressed as inadequately.

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