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In the small coca farming community of Pasto Pata, a young boy displays his mask while the band plays on and adults dance down the street during the last day of Carnaval.
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Men and women in Pasto Pata start the party early in the morning.
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Street scene in Pasto Pata during La Tentación
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Men from the village keep their neighbors and friends dancing all day long.
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As is the case in most Bolivian festivals — during Tentación, the drinking starts early, and will continue until late in the evening.
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A 'cholita' from Pasto Pata in her finest attire for the celebration
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A couple takes a break from the festivities.
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A group of men from the village of Chicaloma playing traditional Bolivian songs
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In the community of Chicaloma, a young man rests in front of the drums used for the traditional Afro-Bolivian style of music known as Saya.
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A child entertains herself with a balloon while her parents dance down the street.
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Afro-Bolivian men and teenagers playing Saya during the street festivities
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As the day begins to wind down in Chicaloma, children play beneath a tree.
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A young boy in Chicaloma
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Published May 28, 2008

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