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Diablada Puneña during Candelaria festival.

Diablada is a typical ceremonial dance from Bolivia, Chile and Perú. It is a representation of good forces against evil (bad) forces. It is a mix of catholic and indigenous rites. It is usually danced on carnival.

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  • Ancient drawing of the Collasuyus.

    Depiction of a Collasuyu party in the 17th century book Primer Nueva Corónica y Buen Gobierno of Felipe Guamán Poma de Ayala.

  • An ancient painting of seven demons dancing.

    18th century painting of the Danza de los diablicos de Túcume, region of Túcume, Peru.

  • Two dancers of Ball de diables carrying fireworks.

    Ball de diables during a Correfoc in Catalonia, Spain.

  • A photo of the church of Copacabana, Bolivia.

    The church of Copacabana, Bolivia where the Virgin of the Candlemas was selected as patroness of the city and her cult spread across the region.

  • Three Diablada masks.

    Different models of Diablada masks in an exhibition in the British Museum.

  • Diablada - Carnaval 2009 at Oruro

    A Diablada dancer wearing a devil mask

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    Diablada choreography in the Carnaval de Oruro in Oruro, Bolivia.

  • Diablos Caporales from Puno, Peru

    Diablos from Puno.

  • A Diablada dance squad passing through the streets of Oruro.

    A Diablada dance squad passing through the streets during the Oruro Carnival in Bolivia.

  • A crowd gathered in front of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Socavón.

    Sanctuary of the Virgin of Socavón during the festivities for the Oruro Carnival in Bolivia.

  • A dancer in the Tirana festivity in Chile.

    Diablada during the Tirana festivity in Chile.

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