Frowning masks and whips highlight Carnival in Brazil town
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Far from the glitz and glamour of Rio de Janeiro's famous Sambadrome parades, people in this northeast Brazilian town put a frown on their Carnival celebration.
Triunfo's "Caretas" revelers take to the streets in colorful hand-made costumes that feature huge hats, long whips — and scowling masks.
The festivity dates back almost a century. Residents in this small town say it began after two men were forbidden to take part in a folklore celebration due to their drunken behavior. As retaliation, the pair roamed the streets wearing masks painted with sour expressions.
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Every Carnival since then, "Caretas" groups parade through Triunfo wearing their dour masks and cracking whips.