Tradition tell us that the Harlequin Devils were born in the colony as an expression of mockery against colonization. Barranquilla boasts the second-

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Tradition tell us that the Harlequin Devils were born in the colony as an expression of mockery against colonization. Barranquilla boasts the second-largest Carnival celebration in the world. A combinations of pagan ceremonies, catholic beliefs and ethnic diversity, the Carnival is a mix of European, African and Indian traditions.

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Location: Barranquilla, Departamento del Atlantico, Colombia
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