Dancing to the devil

Mackenzie Samet

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Jan 10, 2018

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Thousands of singing and dancing devils take over the mountain town for the traditional New Year’s festival known as “La Diablada”, in Pillaro, Ecuador. AP

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A boy, wearing a devil mask, participates in the traditional New Year’s festival known as “La Diablada”, in Pillaro, Ecuador. AP

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A man wearing a devil mask takes part in a parade as part of the traditional New Year’s festival known as “La Diablada”, in Pillaro, Ecuador, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018…. AP

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A man, wearing a devil mask, dances during the celebrations. AP

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People dressed as devils and musicians parade in the streets. AP

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A man wearing a devil mask and a group of musicians parade during the traditional New Year’s festival known as “La Diablada”, in Pillaro, Ecuador, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Thousands… AP

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People, dressed in costumes, take a break during the traditional New Year’s festival. AP

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Revelers wear wire mesh masks that represent the more affluent. AP

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Revelers watch as people dressed as devils parade past during the traditional New Year’s festival known as “La Diablada”, in Pillaro, Ecuador, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Thousands of singing and… AP

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Revelers watch people dressed as devils parade past during the traditional New Year’s festival known as “La Diablada”, in Pillaro, Ecuador, Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Thousands of singing and dancing… AP

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Musicians perform during the festival. AP

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Women get ready for the annual festival. AP

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