Celebration of Carnivales is pretty big in Perú. Although it originated in Brazil, Perú has adapted the celebration with its own traditions and festivities. In Julcán, especially, Carnivales is a time to forget about the rain and cold and celebrate for the entire month of February. Water balloons are thrown, parties are had, and on the 26 and 27 of February, the main festivities take place. On the 26 of February, Julcán held its huge parade to celebrate Carnival Julcanero. The parade is a competition among the 10 main neighborhoods. Each neighborhood brings to the parade a band, dancers, a huge float, and… a queen. You all will never guess who the queen was for Barrio San Isidro. Yours truly.
That’s right, I was a beauty queen for a day. I was Miss San Isidro and stood on top of my neighborhoods float waving, dancing, and throwing out candy to thousands of people. But what’s even more exciting (or weirder…), I won! So until next year, I am officially Miss Julcán. It was quite an experience. The pictures didn’t completely capture how big this event is, but at least you all can have a glimpse of my being a queen!
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