Conga (comparsa)
Congas and comparsas are different parts of the carnivals of Santiago de Cuba., and by extension, similar groups may be found in carnivals in Havana. The congas are formed by a cornet china and a group of percussionists, playing drums and other instruments, together with the people who move to the rhythm of the drums. The musicians and followers do not wear any special clothes or costumes.
Each comparsa, on the other hand, has a team uniform or costume, and dance or move in a pre-arranged pattern of choreography. Some of the comparsas have a long history, with costumes and traditions passed down from one generation to the next. The older comparsas are derived from cabildos de nación, or other social groups; the later ones, called paseos, are derived from barrios in the city.
Read more about Conga (comparsa): Origins of The Conga, Relation of The Conga To The Kongo Ethnic Group, Antipathy Towards The Conga After Independence, The Conga — Pro & Con, Instruments of The Conga, The Conga of Los Hoyos, Dance