This Christmas we’re celebrating like never before, with the spirit of Las Parrandas de Remedios. It’s Cuba’s ultimate festive fiesta… but what does that actually mean?
Discover the history of the famous event below. As well as how we’re bringing the party right from Latin-America to your nearest Revolución de Cuba this Christmas season. Not sure where that is? Click here to find out now.
The Origin of Las Parrandas de Remedios
The Christmas festival Las Parrandas de Remedios originated in the small historic town of Remedios, Cuba. Every year, it takes place between the 16th and the 26th December. Don’t worry though, we’re partying from 8th November right up until New Year’s Eve!
The festival began in the 18th century when Father Francisco Vigil de Quiñones, who just so happened to be the priest of the Grand Cathedral of Remedios, was disappointed with the turnout for midnight mass.
He gathered all the children from the village and provided them with jars, pans and wooden spoons – the louder the utensil, the better. He implored the chil