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Bolivian Carnival in Oruro - Day 1 - 2012

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The first day of Carnival 2012 in Bolivia, featuring performers and spectators from across the country and the world.
in Arts & Entertainment, on the 18th of February 2012

Performers at the first day of Carnival. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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Performers at the first day of Carnival. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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Dancers smile during the first day of Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia.

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Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia is crowded. The crowd spills out of the stands and up into the western hills of the city.

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Performers at the first day of Carnival. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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Performers at the first day of Carnival. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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Performers at the first day of Carnival. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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Spray foam fights are common during Carnival.

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Performers at the first day of Carnival. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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The view from the top of the stands near the end of the parade route at Carnaval.

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Young women perform during the first day of Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia.

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The crowd cheers at the first day of Carnival. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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A statue of the Virgin Mary at the first day of Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia on Saturday, February 19. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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Performers at the first day of Carnival. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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Performers at the first day of Carnival in Oruro, Bolivia. Thousands of performers and tens of thousands of spectators turn out for the event, the second-largest Carnival in South America.

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