Makenzie Mettert
Carnaval de Negros y Blancos
where and when
carnaval de Negros y Blancos ( The carnival of blacks and whites ) takes place in south Colombia in the city of pasto on the dates of el cuatro de enero to el seis de enero
how
on the 4th people dress in the early 20th century attire on the 5th people mark themselves with black face paint on their arms , cloths and faces and on the 6th the pepole throw talcum powder and have floats
January 6th
why
this carnival is celebrated to honor the rich history of the area and the coning together of different culturs