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Meaning of monocuco

monocuco: He is one of the allegorical or carnestoléndico characters that make up the carnival of Barranquilla. It is a type of costume used interchangeably by men or women, which aims to show joy without limits, preserving the identity of the dancer. It can be an expression of joy or feeling, but in some cases grief or pity. Dancer in disguise.; The monocuco is a costume that is characteristic of the Carnival of Barranquilla, which consists of a robe of colors with a hood to cover the head and a mask to cover his face; the character is armed with a stick to threaten and intimidate anyone who try to approach to recognize it.

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