Paraguayan town celebrates vibrant Kamba Ra'anga festival with masks, fire and tradition

Paraguayan town celebrates vibrant Kamba Ra'anga festival with masks, fire and tradition

The Kamba Ra'anga masks—carved from wood—are both artistic and symbolic, often portraying animals or exaggerated social stereotypes. The practice dates back to the 17th century, born from a cultural blend of Indigenous customs and the African influences