00:00Meanwhile in Colombia, about 134 folkloric groups parade in the Grand Traditional Parade
00:05as part of the carnival festivities.
00:08The second day of the Barranquilla Carnival continues with the Paloteo Dance, a traditional
00:13folkloric expression noted for its roots in Hispanic indigenous mixtures.
00:17During the performance at the Cumbia Lómeno on the 40th Street, the dancers struck wooden
00:23sticks to the beat of the music.
00:25The Paloteo Dance is a representation of the Battles of Independence, wars between
00:29Moors and Christians and conflicts between nations.
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