Charangas de Bejucal
1830-12-24 · 1830
The Charangas de Bejucal festival started on December 24, 1830 in the town of Bejucal (Havana province). Featuring two rival conga groups competing with drumming, singing and elaborate floats, this carnival of freed slaves has become one of Cuba's oldest music festivals, emphasizing Afro-Cuban percussion and celebratory street music.