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Carnival in Colombia

The Cumbia Dancer: Carnival in Colombia

Cumbia Dress

This young lady was kind enough to stare directly into my camera as she was walking in the parade for the Carnival in Colombia.  This was during the last day of the event.  Cumbia is a style of music in Colombia and it’s part of the country’s roots.  It is a very romantic dance between […]

The Cumbia Smoker: Carnival in Colombia

Carnival Colombia

Colombian women certainty have a way of doing things and smoking cigars apparently is one of them.  This was part of the cumbia section which is one of my favorites.  Cumbia is a typical Latin Dance where men and women dance together much like salsa with less turns.  She is dressed in a traditional attire as well […]

Children of Carnival: The Little Cheese Puff

Children of Carnival: The Little Cheese Puff

If you loved the rocking 4 year old I shared yesterday then you are going to love this little girl.  She was curled up closely in her fathers arms while she pleaded that everyone take a picture with her.  As the carnavaleros (people in the parade) passed she caressed her tiny palettes with the finest […]