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  • A Cuban girl performs a provocative salsa dance during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • Cuban girls dance on the top of the allegorical float during the fiesta of Carnival, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl performs a provocative dancing show during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A young Cuban girl having a rest after an exhausting salsa dance act during the Carnival festivities in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A young Cuban girl performs on the allegorical float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban woman performs an African rhythm dance during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl dancer shows a provocative sexual gesture during the fiesta of Carnival, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl waits behind the colour decorated float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl dances to the salsa rhythm during the Carnival fiesta in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 27 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A sweaty Cuban girl performs a dancing show during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl performs salsa on the allegorical float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl performs on the allegorical float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl seen during the makeup refresh done by a choreographer at the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • Cuban girls dance on the top of the allegorical float during the fiesta of Carnival, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 27 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl performs a provocative salsa dance during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl dancer shows a provocative sexual gesture during the fiesta of Carnival, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl dances a sexually provocative salsa during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl gives a smile during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • Cuban girls dance on the top of the allegorical float during the fiesta of Carnival, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A sweaty Cuban girl performs a dancing show during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl performs salsa on the allegorical float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A young Cuban girl, wearing fishnets, performs on the allegorical float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • Cuban girls dance on the top of the allegorical float during the fiesta of Carnival, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl seen during the makeup refresh done by a choreographer at the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl seen during the makeup refresh done by a choreographer at the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl performs a provocative salsa dance during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 26 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl dances to the salsa rhythm during the Carnival fiesta in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 27 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • Cuban girls dance on the top of the allegorical float during the fiesta of Carnival, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 27 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl waits behind the colour decorated float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 25 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl, wearing fishnets, dances on the allegorical float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 27 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A Cuban girl, wearing fishnets, waits on the allegorical float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 27 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

  • A young Cuban boy sits on the allegorical float during the Carnival in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 27 July 2008. Carnival in Santiago de Cuba is a large public celebration which is held - contrary to the other Latin American carnivals - in the summer. The carnival tradition dates back to the 17th century when the Spanish festival of Santiago (St. James) was mixed with street dancing parades of the Black African slaves. Nowadays comparsas, carnival groups of dancers and musicians, flow in the streets and perform popular music like salsa, rumba or reggaeton. In spite of the general lack of funds in Cuba (most of the festival costumes and floats are home-made) the Carnival is very lively and hot show with huge participation of the people of Santiago de Cuba.

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