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Hot Samba Rhythms and Flashflood of Colors: Carnival in Paraguay

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Paraguay's carnival season has just started. The largest annual carnival in the country kicked off in the city of Encarnación, some 375 km (233 miles) from... 31.01.2017, Sputnik International

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Hot Samba Rhythms and Flashflood of Colors: Carnival in Paraguay

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Paraguay's carnival season has just started. The largest annual carnival in the country kicked off in the city of Encarnación, some 375 km (233 miles) from Asunción.

Take a look at the most colorful samba dancer costumes in Sputnik's photo gallery.

Hot Samba Rhythms and Flashflood of Colors: Carnival in Paraguay - Sputnik International

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Encarnación is also known as the Carnival capital of Paraguay.

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The Carnival in Paraguay lasts five weekends in a row.

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The first procession of the season was held in Encarnación on January 27 and the last one to be held on February 25.

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The annual event has been held since 1916.

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Just like Brazilians, Paraguayans spend the whole year preparing dance performances for the weeks of carnival.

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A dancer performs during the carnival in Encarncion, Paraguay.

© AFP 2023 / Norberto DuarteEvery year, procession participants sow new costumes. Beautiful ladies are mostly seen in tiny sparkling bikinis and enormous peacock-feathered headdresses, which have become a recognized trademark of Latin carnivals.

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Every year, procession participants sow new costumes. Beautiful ladies are mostly seen in tiny sparkling bikinis and enormous peacock-feathered headdresses, which have become a recognized trademark of Latin carnivals.

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The participants are mainly students from local schools dancing samba and playing congas (barrel-like tall and narrow drums) and guests from Rio de Janeiro.