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Mar 07, 2005 10:52

Yesterday I went to Carnival. It is a big celebration to honor the Dominican Independence day. It was basically a giant street party with a parade. There are people dressed as devils in very elaborate costumes that go around and hit people on the ass with these ball things that are attached to a string, but only if you are in the street. In the past,the balls that they used to hit people with were animal bladders.

It was a lot of fun, but I am still not really sure what the point is entirely. I guess it has to due a little bit with religious stuff. They get a week to rebel and let the inner devils out or something like that. I am really not too sure.

All I really understood about it was lots of people, lots of food, and lots of beer. All in all it was a wonderful celebration. I´ll cheer for Domincan Independence any day for a party like that. If I figure out the picture thing I will post some so you can all see the devil costumes.
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