Movie Description

Caraballo, máscara y carnaval

Caraballo, máscara y carnaval

(2011)

Overview

The papier-mâché mask is part of the costume used by the vejigante, one of the characters of the Ponce Carnival, which is held every year during the month of February. Don Miguel Caraballo learns as a child to craft these masks. Over the years, he creates his own style and develops a method of meticulous work, achieving the recognition of being called Ponce's best craftsman of masks.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleCaraballo, máscara y carnaval

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2011-12-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 00h 28m

Production CompaniesCentro de Investigaciones Folklóricas de Puerto Rico

Genres

  • Documentary