The conga
line is
a Cuban Carnival march that was first developed in
Cuba and became popular in the United States in the 1930s and 1950s. The
dancers form a long, processing line. It has three shuffle steps on the beat, followed by a kick that is slightly ahead
of the fourth beat. The conga, a term widely believed to be derived from the
African region of Congo, is both a lyrical and danceable genre, rooted in the
music of carnival troupes or comparsas.
To celebrate United Kingdom’s first real
ice trail at Warwick Castle many Santas
got together to skate in a conga line. The Santas were none
other than normal public who had donned
up in Christmas Suits to add some sparkle as
Christmas was round the corner. About 142
Santas skated in the Conga line adding more spice to the
Christmas and New Year spirits. The castle forms a dramatic backdrop to the new
250m track through Peacock Garden, which is adorned with lights. There's also a
Victorian steam fair with Noah's Ark ride and a carousel, carol singers and
festive storytelling.
They
broke the previous Guinness world record on their third attempt—an earlier one
failed when an excited young Santa waved to the watching crowd and another when
a skinny Santa’s trousers fell down. So
this time they were able to set the record after a lot of perseverance.
Inside the
castle, opulent decorations include a 25ft Christmas tree decorated with 1,000
lights in the Great Hall and seasonal plants from mistletoe to poinsettia.
The
Most Santas skating in a Conga Line was set by 142 Santas at Warwick
Castle,United Kingdom on December 3,2009.
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