PASTO, Colombia (AP) — Revelers took to the streets with parade floats and costumes to celebrate the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
A reveler prepares for the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
A reveler prepares for the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers take part in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers take part in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers take part in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers take part in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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A reveler gestures during the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
A reveler gestures during the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers partake in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers partake in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers parade through the streets during the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers parade through the streets during the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers partake in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers partake in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers get their costumes and props ready for the start of the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers get their costumes and props ready for the start of the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers get ready for the start of the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers get ready for the start of the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers rest prior to the start of the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers rest prior to the start of the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers partake in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers partake in the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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Revelers kiss prior to the start of the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
Revelers kiss prior to the start of the Black and White Carnival, recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Pasto, Colombia, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ivan Valencia)
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