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Carnival in Guadeloupe is one of the most important and anticipated cultural events of the year. It is a festive period that blends music, dance, costumes, and traditions, reflecting the rich and mixed identity of the archipelago.<\/p>

On what date?<\/h2>

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Carnival in Guadeloupe generally begins January 1st with a sea bath<\/strong> The bath has begun. This ancestral ritual, a symbol of renewal, marks the beginning of the year and the launch of Carnival. It ends on Ash Wednesday, marking the entry into Lent.<\/p>

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The Caribbean Sea is ideal for swimming, you can start.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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The initial baptism can take place in a river, here the Paradis ravine<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure>

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The festivities culminate during Mardi Gras, especially on Sunday, Lundi Gras, Mardi Gras, and Ash Wednesday:<\/strong><\/p>

Fat Sunday<\/strong> The grand parades in the streets of major cities in Pointe-\u00e0-Pitre, with floats, masks, and impressive costumes.<\/p>

Mardi Gras<\/strong> It's THE main day in Basse-Terre, with the most extravagant costumes, often humorous or parodic. Each group proposes a particular theme.<\/p>

Ash Wednesday <\/strong>The festival ends with the famous burial of King Vaval (symbol of the carnival). Festival-goers, dressed in black and red, participate in a symbolic funeral ceremony, and the towns fill with marching groups, known as \u00abvid\u00e9s.\u00bb.<\/p>

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The carnival king in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe<\/figcaption><\/figure>

Ambiance and Meaning<\/strong><\/h2>

Carnival is both a popular celebration and a space for social critique. Through costumes, songs, and dances, Guadeloupeans express their creativity, pay homage to their history, and address current events with humor and ridicule.<\/p>

The different types of groups<\/h2>

Here is an overview of the main types of carnival groups you can encounter during the festivities; these groups are the heart of the carnival. They are divided into different categories.<\/h4>

Ambiance and Meaning<\/strong><\/h2>

Carnival is both a popular celebration and a space for social critique. Through costumes, songs, and dances, Guadeloupeans express their creativity, pay homage to their history, and address current events with humor and ridicule.<\/p>

The different types of groups<\/h2>

Here is an overview of the main types of carnival groups you can encounter during the festivities; these groups are the heart of the carnival. They are divided into different categories.<\/h4>

Groups:<\/h2>