Anba Dlo Festival
OK! You’re planning on going to the New Orleans Anba Dlo Halloween Festival, but you’re not too sure about a costume yet. Maybe you don’t know what kind of theme they have at Anba Dlo.
To break it down, Anba Dlo is Kréyol for “Under the Waters” The festival is referred to the realm of departed souls. On all Hallows Eve, (AKA Halloween to those who are unaware of the term) the day of remembrance for the dead are called forth to celebrate. In New Orleans, this name has special resonance; the city has been called up from Under the Waters to rise, rebuild and heal.
It is not mandatory to dress the theme. Oh! By the way, the theme is costumes for under the sea, such as mermen, mermaids, etc.
If you want to stick to the water theme, you can always go as a Sailor, or how about a Pirate? Maybe some Mardi Gras costumes?
You could also go as a shark, or wouldn’t the best costume be a lobster? If you’re bringing children, maybe you could dress them up as Spongebob Squarepants.
Maybe dig a little into Greek mythology and try out Triton, the merman Sea God! Your friends will be amazed when you claim your name as Triton the Merman Sea God.
Does Anba Dlo sound interesting? It should. The best time to visit New Orleans, apart from Mardi Gras is Halloween for the Anba Dlo festival.
Thousands of people dress in the funkiest, weirdest, most original costumes you can imagine. There is a costume contest, a giant parade, a dance floor with various types of music.
There will be art, dance, fire, and some of the most unique costumes and fun that you’ve ever seen in a Halloween party.
Oh and I forgot to mention that Anba Dlo Festival will also have some of the craziest, mind bending haunted houses around.
Prepare for the Halloween party of your life.
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