El Carnaval de Cadiz

The Carnival of Cadiz is much more than a celebration, it is the soul of a city that, year after year, dresses in wit, music and satire to challenge the world. From the 19th century, when the first groups began to fill the streets with their songs and costumes, to the vibrant 21st century, carnival has evolved into a unique expression of identity and cultural resistance. In this book, Moisés Camacho Ortega guides us through the fascinating journey of the Cadiz carnival: its origin as a legacy of pagan festivals, its struggle against censorship and its rebirth in democracy. You will discover the impact this festivity has on the daily life of the people of Cadiz, how each copla is a reflection of social problems, and how each costume represents the free and subversive spirit of a people. The Carnival of Cadiz is also a process of collective creation, where artisans, seamstresses and musicians join their talents to bring to life comparsas, chirigotas, choirs and quartets that fill the streets of Cadiz with color and humor. This book is not only a tribute to the fiesta, but a testimony to the spirit that keeps it alive. Immerse yourself in the pages of this book and feel how the carnival beats in every corner of the city, how it transforms Cadiz and those who live it. This journey will take you from its earliest roots to the present day, with all its joys, struggles and mysteries, celebrating the festival that makes the Cádiz Carnival-goer a Carnival-goer at heart.