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Barranquilla, Feb 23 (EFE).- The Colombian city of Barranquilla celebrated the second day of the four-day-long annual Barranquilla carnival, the second-largest in the world, on Sunday, with "Grand Parade of Tradition".One of the most popular festivals in the country, the carnival - declared by UNESCO as Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2003 - dates back to the 1880s. (Camera: RICARDO MALDONADO). SHOT LIST: THE GRAND PARADE OF TRADITION DURING THE SECOND DAY OF THE CARNIVAL OF BARRANQUILLA, IN BARRANQUILLA, COLOMBIA.
Supporters and leaders of the main unions in Colombia, march in Bogota, to celebrate and support the first 100 days of the government of President Gustavo Petro. IMAGES
Abidjan, Apr 17 (EFE/EPA).- Ivorians celebrated Saturday the last day of the 41th Popo Carnival in the city of Bonoua, located 60km south of Abidjan, the country's economic capital and major city.Derived from at first a celebration of the cultural heritage of the Aboure people, the Popo Carnival involves gastronomic competitions, Miss pageants, sports days, a festival of traditional dances and reflection workshops on Popo museum amongst other activities. (Camera: LEGNAN KOULA).SHOT LIST: IVORIANS TAKE PART IN THE 41TH POPO CARNIVAL IN BONOUA, IVORY COAST.
Approximately 6.500 people gather in Marseille city centre to celebrate carnival. The event, unauthorised because of the pandemic, was described as irresponsible by the police, which later disperses the crowd. IMAGES
San Juan Chamula, Feb 16 (EFE).- The indigenous people of Tzotzil and Tzeltal on Tuesday took part in the carnival celebrations in the Mexican city of San Juan Chamula amid the COVID-19 pandemic. SHOT LIST: THE INDIGENOUS CARNIVAL CELEBRATIONS IN SAN JUAN CHAMULA, CHIAPAS STATE, MEXICO.SOUND BITE: ISMAEL HERNÁNDR “KOLEMAL MAX” (IN SPANISH).TRANSLATION: It's such an honor to see that the tradition is being conserved, that the tradition is still alive and does not get lost (in time). It's a gift from God that we have here in San Juan Chamula. And I'd say again that it's such an honor for me.
Caracas, Feb 15 (EFE).- Thousands of Venezuelans have taken to the streets in the last three days for carnival celebrations, which the government says are "safe," provided that Covid-19 prevention measures are taken.Nicolás Maduro's administration relaxed confinement measures – seven days of closure followed by another seven open – until Feb. 17 so that Venezuelans can celebrate carnival with parties in parks, as well as visits to spas, cinemas, theaters and shopping centers. (Camera: BARBARA AGELVIS).SHOT LIST: VENEZUELANS DANCE AND CELEBRATE CARNIVAL IN PARKS IN CARACAS, VENEZUELA.
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