Uruguayan carnival returns after pandemic Dancers and musicians from 48 different groups parade down the capital Montevideo's main avenue to mark the opening of Uruguay's carnival, known as the longest in the world. | AFP News Agency

Today we celebrate our Uruguayan #Poderistas and their beautiful cultura.🇺🇾 This is Candombe – a cultural drumming and dance style rooted in African rhythms.🪘🥁 Performed with wooden drums called tamboriles, which include the chico, repique, and piano, it features parades called "llamadas" that are a central part of Uruguayan Carnival and are recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Passed down through families, Candombe serves as an expression of resistance and community and has