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March 12th, 2010 - 6:54 pm § in Bolivia, Culture, Ecuador, Event

My Carnaval Experience in Bolivia

Carnaval in Bolivia lasts for the whole month of February, starting with previos (pre-party) until the burying of the pepino and beyond, as Bolivians keep drinking and partying. Here is a synopsis of my Carnaval experience in Bolivia. The Friday before Carnaval, I was working on Pro Mujer’s borrow[...]

February 16th, 2010 - 1:37 pm § in Colombia, Culture, Day in the Life, Event

Day in the Life: Barranquilla Carnival – ¡Quien lo vive, es quien lo goza!

The motto of Barranquilla’s Carnival, or Carnaval in Spanish, is ¡Quien lo vive, es quien lo goza! (literally, “Anyone who lives it, is who enjoys it”). Over the past month, life in Barranquilla has been turned upside down as people live and enjoy the start of the Carnival season. Sin[...]





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