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Carnaval Vegano, held in La Vega |
La Vega was host to the first carnaval in the Americas, which took place in 1520 |
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Fidel Castro guest appearance |
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Dominican flag |
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Diablo |
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Un tiznao, representing the African slaves that were brought to the Dominican Republic |
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Little bastard actually hit me |
Fidel again |
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Pretty sure he was an actual solider providing security |
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Un tiznao |
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Un travesti |
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If you go to Carnaval in La Vega, all the costumed characters have vejigas they use to smack people in the ass. These girls are trying to play defense. |
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The sound system |
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Roba la Gallina |
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Breakdancer |
Slow shutter speed + trippy costume |
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The king of Carnaval |
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Battling with whips |
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The queen of Carnival |
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