Editing Carnival (section)

====Cape Verde Islands====
Carnival was introduced by Portuguese settlers. It is celebrated on each of the archipelago's nine inhabited islands. In [[Mindelo]], [[São Vicente, Cape Verde|São Vicente]], groups challenge each other for a yearly prize. It has imported various Brazilian Carnival traditions. The celebration in [[São Nicolau, Cape Verde|São Nicolau]] is more traditional, where established groups parade through the [[Ribeira Brava, Cape Verde|Ribeira Brava]], gathering in the [[town square]], although it has adopted drums, floats and costumes from Brazil. In São Nicolau, three groups, Copa Cabana, Estrela Azul, and Brilho Da Zona, construct a painted float using fire, newspaper for the mold, and iron and steel for structure. Carnival São Nicolau is celebrated over three days: dawn Saturday, Sunday afternoon, and Tuesday.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.caboverdeonline.com/news/68-the-carnival-of-sao-nicolau-a-procession-rich-in-history|title=CaboVerdeOnline.com – The Carnival of São Nicolau – a procession rich in history|website=caboverdeonline.com|access-date=18 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118181149/http://www.caboverdeonline.com/news/68-the-carnival-of-sao-nicolau-a-procession-rich-in-history|archive-date=18 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> The celebrations are captured in the award-winning feature documentary [[Tchindas]], nominated at the [[12th Africa Movie Academy Awards]].