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Dia de la Mascarada Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s answer to the American Halloween tradition is “Day of the Masquerade” or Dia de la Mascarada (Wikipedia article) and today I experienced a tiny fringe of it at my favorite Supermarket . . .

Dia de la Mascarada a La Coope Supermercado Parking Lot

And I have more photos and information . . .

The dancers even go inside the supermarket. Note line at left is waiting to wash hands before entering store. Mask and hand-washing is required to enter all businesses in Costa Rica during pandemic.
Of course there has to be a band!
The 3 dancers today – I cannot identify costumes, though often politicians & famous people.

Or to hear the music and see them dancing check out this San Jose video . . .

Neighborhood Celebration in San Jose, Costa Rica

Two articles in this week’s Tico Times:

Halloween in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Trick or Treat

Happy Halloween!

¡Feliz Dia de la Mascarada!

¡Pura Vida!

For similar activities & photos see my gallery: PEOPLE, FIESTAS & ARTS CR

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