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The Mombasa carnival is a vibrant and eclectic festival which is celebrated in this city each year. The African culture, its ethnicity and traditions are well depicted through the carnival of Mombasa. This festival is held each year in November. Mombasa is one of the oldest cities of the world and a melting pot of Arabian and African cultures. Features of both these nationalities are well portrayed in this festival. The color, vibrancy and more over the jovial mood of the people of this city can be experienced and observed during the carnival. People from around Kenya and also the globe flock to this city during this time to participate in the Mombasa carnival which is no doubt a life time experience.
The main features of the Mombasa carnival are lively and colorful parades and multiethnic gallant floats. All the religious and cultural groups of Kenya are major themes of these floats. There are in total two parades in the city which go and meet at one destination which is the Moi Avenue. Apart from the floats and parades the music and dance is also an integral part of the Mombasa carnival. People in stunning and unusual costumes groove through the city streets all day along. This festival in Kenya is no doubt rated one the best in the world. During this festival there are number of stalls set up all over the city where a wide variety of goods are available and also some of the special Kenyan dishes.
If you want to plan a visit Kenya try to go during the Mombasa festival, to get a true feel of the ethnic culture of this African country.
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