The Masquerades are a tradition that has permeated the Costa Rican culture, as popular entertainment that usually make their appearance in fairs or festivities.

The Masquerade Parade has become an opportunity for local artists to express themselves through the costumes. Each costume is known simply as a “masquerade”. Every masquerade has a head and a body. The heads are made from layers of glue and newspaper sheets that are dried in the sun.

Today we bring you a short video about this local tradition celebrated all over Costa Rica.

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