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The Baranquilla carnival; considered one of the most representative folkloric and cultural events in Colombia. This carnival takes place in the city of Barranquilla, on the Colombian Caribbean coast, and is the most representative aspect of the city. More than a million people, including visitors and locals, participating in this festival, which begins on Saturday before Wednesday, and ends the following Tuesday, although it is necessary, clarifies that other activities are related to Carnival during the important part of the year. The origins of the Barranquilla Carnival date back to the 19th century.