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Somerset carnival 2014

 

somerset carnivalEvery autumn Somerset runs a Carnival in many different towns from the middle of October to the middle of November. Several years ago I visited this carnival for the first time and I was delighted by what I saw! It was an exciting spectacle of unusually bright processions with collourful decorations using a million light bulbs with great musical accompaniment and mini-theatre performances! I posted a video and an article about this carnival two years ago from Glastonbury. This year I decided to renew my impressions and traveled to Bridgewater. The Carnival was the same dazzling, impressive and exiting occasion for children and adults alike! Helping to collect thousands of pounds for charity, I hope you enjoy watching it.

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The West Country Carnival

 

The West Country CarnivalEvery year in autumn something very exiting happens in the county of Somerset. The West Country Carnival. Giant illuminated processions are held in an English tradition that dates back as long as 400 years. Some of these processions are so fantastic they rival those of Brazil in illuminations and decor. This particular carnival travels from one city to another from the middle of October to the middle of November bringing joy and excitement to anyone that cares to stand and watch. The processions last about two hours in some towns, whereas in others it takes 4 hours for all the floats to pass by.

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