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Juan Santamaría Festival

date and place:
Juan Santamaria’s carnival is celebrated the Eleventh of April in the streets of Alajuela, Costa Rica.

purpose:
The purpose of this festival is to remember Juan Santamaria’s bravery in the independence of Costa Rica (1856).

typical costumes:
The typical costumes of the girls are: A white t-shirt,a skirt with the colors of the flag of Costa Rica (green, red and blue) and a red bow.
The typical costumes of the boys are: Blue jeans, white shirt, white hat and red neckerchief

how is it celebrated:
The people decorate the streets of Alajuela- Costa Rica.
The inhabitants of the city gather around the statue of Juan Santamaria.
The people made in the streets dancing “punto guanacasteco” and the “folclor”
The people said “bombas” that are like jokes

typical dances:
The typical dances are the “Folclor” and “punto guanacasteco”

typical foods:
The typical dishes are: “The casado”, “Gallo pinto”, “Sopa de arepas”, “Torrejas”, “Tapado de camaron”, “Tamal casero”, “Tamal navideño”, “Pan de queso” “olla de carne” “Choricitos de platano verde” and “Arroz con pollo”

extra info:
There is an airport and a statue in honor to Juan santamaria.
He was dead in the day of his festival.