The Black and White Carnival is celebrated annually in Pasto, Colombia between January 4-6. The carnival originated from indigenous celebrations honoring the moon goddess to protect crops. Over time, elements like makeup, talcum powder, and music were added. Events include pre-carnival celebrations starting December 28, New Year's Eve puppets on December 31, parades on January 2, a children's carnival on January 4, and the Day of the Blacks and Day of the Whites on January 5-6 where participants cover themselves in black or white paint or powder.

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BLACK AND WHITE CARNIVAL
In Pasto: The Largest
En pasto: el mas largo
Meeting of the Races
Reunión de razas
Country: Colombia
Place: Pasto, Nariño
Region: Pacific
Date: January 4 – 6, every year
Duration: 3 days.
The Carnival of Blacks and Whites, proclaimed National Cultural Heritage in 2002, is celebrated every year between January 4 and 6 in Pasto.
History of the Carnival: The origin of the carnival dates back to Indian cultures of the Pasto and Quillacinga Indians, who held celebrations in
honour of their moon goddess as a way of pleading protection for their crops.
Little by little, other elements were added: make-up, talcum powder, and music. the floats with gigantic sculptures built by artisans:
Pre-carnival
It begins on December 28 with the Día del Agua (day of the water). On that day, people of all ages go out on the street to “get wet”.
New Year's Eve Puppets (31 December)
It represents the old year
They organize events with fireworks to welcome the New Year.
Tribute to the Virgin of Mercy, Colonies Parade, and Rock Day (2 January)
El Carnavalito (the little carnival)
This activity is for children between the ages of sixand fourteen to show their creativity and the cultural heritage of the region.
The Castañeda Family Parade
This is a big parade and the prelude to the actual carnival that takes place on January 4.
Day of the blacks

2. It takes place on January 5. That day, people are willing to have “pinticas” (small marks) of black face paint drawn on their clothes, face, arms,
and any uncovered part of the body.
Day of the whites
On January 6, the rules of the game change,Instead of black or colour marks.
Preguntas
Now try these exercises:
A. Write: yes or no.
1. Pasto is in Chile. ______________
2. Pasto is in Nariño. ____________
3. Nariño is in Colombia. _________
4. The region is pacific. _____________
5. The duration is 13 days. ___________
6. The duration is 3 days. ____________
B. Match column A. Whit corresponding word in column B.
Column A Column B
1. January ____ Escultura
2. Crops ____ Cosecha
3. Pleading ____ Enero
4. Make up ____ Maquillaje
5. Floats ____ Carroza
6. Sculptures ____ Rogar