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Origins of the Black and White Carnival by hamm678 is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Carnival of Blacks and Whites originated from the rebellion of Payanese slaves in the seventeenth century who celebrated their freedom on January 5 by dancing to African music and painting walls black. It is the most important festival in southern Colombia, symbolizing miscegenation and characterized by spontaneous street celebrations where talcum powder is thrown. The carnival reflects themes of mischief, irony, and sarcasm.
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