Mischievous pepinos at La Paz Carnival Bolivia
by James Brunker
Title
Mischievous pepinos at La Paz Carnival Bolivia
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Pepino characters wearing colorful costumes take part in dance parades during Carnival in La Paz, Bolivia. Pepinos are particularly associated with Carnival in La Paz and are thought to be a variation of the Pierrot and Harlequin pantomime characters, whose origins go back to 17th century Italian comedy and theatre. Their appearance in La Paz's Carnival celebrations has been traced back to the late 19th century, they are fun loving characters who play jokes on the public and spectators at festival events. Carnival in La Paz officially begins when a pepino is resurrected from a coffin and ends when he is buried, both events involve large and colourful dance parades near the main cemetery in the city.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
Uploaded
February 15th, 2024
Embed
Share
