Ever have the burning desire to shoot shaving cream in a 10 year old kid’s face while simultaneously getting a handful of talc powder thrown in yours? Welcome to White’s Day at Pasto’s Carnaval de Negros y Blancos! The Carnival takes place annually in the beginning of January, and we were pretty pumped when we learned about it and we would be around to partake. The festival’s origins go back to Spanish rule when the slaves had the day to be free and celebrate – and today it serves to unite the city’s people from all backgrounds during the naturally joyful time of the year. The 2 main days are Blacks Day (where faces are painted black) and White’s Day (where faces are painted white). We were there for White’s day which sees the whole city of people laughing and dancing and covered from head to toe in shaving cream (we think) and talc powder.

By the way, the 10 year old’s had way better aim than us.