Every January and February, murgas (Carnaval groups of 15 to 17 gaudily dressed performers, including three percussionists, who perform original pieces of political or satirical musical theater) compete at the Teatro de Verano in Parque Rodó. The competition has three rounds, with judges determining who advances and who gets eliminated.
Teatro de Verano
Montevideo
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