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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Daniela Salazar works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. Her work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres de la Cruz works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres Ceballos works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade - Canada

A dressed-up reveler performs with her float during the Grand Parade of the 2025 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 2, 2025. This annual event was held here on Saturday to showcase Caribbean culture with thousands of masqueraders in stunning costumes. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade - Canada

A dressed-up girl poses for photos with her float during the Grand Parade of the 2025 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on Aug. 2, 2025. This annual event was held here on Saturday to showcase Caribbean culture with thousands of masqueraders in stunning costumes. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Caribbean Carnival Junior Parade - Toronto

A dressed-up girl dances with her float during the Junior Carnival Parade of the 2025 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on July 19, 2025. The annual event kicked off here on Saturday with thousands of young participants in vibrant costumes celebrating Caribbean culture with music and dance. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Caribbean Carnival Junior Parade - Toronto

A dressed-up girl dances with her float during the Junior Carnival Parade of the 2025 Toronto Caribbean Carnival in Toronto, Canada, on July 19, 2025. The annual event kicked off here on Saturday with thousands of young participants in vibrant costumes celebrating Caribbean culture with music and dance. Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Carnival goers celebrate with foam and confetti as artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Juan J. Eraso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos - Black and Whites Carnival - Desfile Magno

Artists and artisans take part during the preparations and float parade of the 'Desfile Magno' during the closure of the Carnival of Black and Whites (Carnaval de Negros y Blancos) in the southern city of Pasto, Colombia, January 6, 2024. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM