Children played at a park during summer vacation in Santiago, Chile. Bolivians held a ceremony to elect representatives for Chuta, Pepino and Chola — characters for Carnival.

Chile’s biggest carnival is kicking off at full speed today. As many as 150,000 people have traveled to the northern Chilean ...

The traditional Pepino, a character comparable to the popular harlequins, came back to life this Sunday in La Paz thanks to the kisses given to him by two beauty queens, so that the charismatic ...

Explore Belgium’s colourful Carnival celebrations, from Binche’s traditions to Aalst’s parades and Brussels’ vibrant ...

Chile’s biggest carnival is kicking off at full speed on Friday. As many as 150,000 people have traveled to the northern Chilean town of Arica to participate. But this is not your typical carnival.

Dia Mate declared that it’s time for the Philippines to have its second Reina Hispanoamericana crown, as she’s set to ...

The vast majority of vehicles live out their final days in scrapyards to await recycling or simply rust away. They're eerie, ...

Dia Mate declared that it’s time for the Philippines to have its second Reina Hispanoamericana crown, as she’s set to represent the country in the global tilt in Bolivia on February 9 (morning ...

Filipino pageant enthusiasts rejoiced after Filipina beauty queen Dia Maté bagged the Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 title. Dia ...

A senior dressed as Pepino takes part in an election to represent the character for Carnival, in El Alto, Bolivia, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Juan Karita) ...

Queens of two of the country's departments help a man dressed as Pepino, a character who represents joy, rise from his coffin ...