Quechua Shaman - Carnaval - Carnival in Jujuy Capital (Argentina)

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Quechua Shaman - Carnaval - Carnival in Jujuy Capital (Argentina)

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First day of Carnival 2010 in Jujuy Capital (Argentina).

The man on the left, with the face covered with red paint, is a Quechua Shaman.

During Carnival festivities in the Andes mountains, a local tradition consists in throwing white talk powder, spray foam, serpentine rolls and confetti's to the face of others while drinking and dancing to the music of marching bands.

For more photos and information about the Carnival in Northern Argentina, read the album description.

Date & GPS location
Photo taken on February 6, 2010
Ecuador 100-200, San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy Province, Argentina
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