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The spirit of Carnival awakens in Bolivia to kick off festive season

Published on 10 Feb 2025 3:25:03 PM

The spirit of Carnival in Bolivia bears the name of a vegetable.

But far from it being a fancy dress, Pepino or cucumber represents the beginning of the festive season that, in La Paz, awakened on Sunday,(Feb 9).

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The spirit of Carnival in Bolivia bears the name of a vegetable.

But far from it being a fancy dress, Pepino or cucumber represents the beginning of the festive season that, in La Paz, awakened on Sunday,(Feb 9).

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