write a 3 to 5 page paper addressing ways in which communities (with an emphasis on underrepresented groups) have traditionally and/or presently engaged performance to celebrate their culture, including options related to how they have used performative tools to cope with, protest, respond, etc., to social issues, politics, climate change/environment, etc., during these difficult times.
Carnaval San Francisco: Brilliant procession of contingents, most of which will feature beautifully adorned floats depicting rich multicultural themes and featuring performers who engage and entertain the crowds. Brazilian-style “escola do samba” schools, Mexican Aztec performers, traditional African drummers, Polynesian dancers, Japanese drummers, giant puppets and folkloric groups representing Guatemala, Honduras, Bolivia, etc.. http://www.carnavalsanfrancisco.org/parade