These masqueraders may well be members of a Congo cabildo who have agreed to be photographed in one of Havana's best-known photography studios. |
The original date of the launch would have been a pre-season first, forcing masqueraders to choose between the launch of two large bands. |
There was an explosion of colour, creativity and artistry on display among the masqueraders. |
Hundreds of beautifully adorned masqueraders rejoin the festival grounds in full costume to start the second part of the more vivacious evening. |
While these masqueraders wore the traditional sailor uniforms, their headpieces portrayed symbols representative of the festive Christmas season. |
My presence also made other differences, as the masqueraders occasionally stopped in their performance to pose for my camera. |