Carnival in Cotui. The still older version of the papelú is the platanú, a costume made out of banana leaves. It is supposedly a direct descendant of some African dance costumes.
Sydney's adventures while researching merengue tipico in the Dominican Republic and New York. Warning: accordions will frequently be involved.
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