Revellers in the Ecuadorean village of Pillaro are ringing in the new year with a unique Latin American tradition: Dancing through the streets wearing giant devil masks with protruding horns and angry grimaces. Nearly a week of festivities concluded on Saturday as locals paraded in costume to the sound of trumpets and saxophones. There are diverging stories on how the tradition began. Similar celebrations are held in countries including Mexico, Peru and Bolivia. The festivities are said to grant blessings for the new year.

Source: Hindustan Times January 08, 2018 03:45 UTC