12 delegates from countries across Central America and the Carribean arrived in Colombia last week to learn more about the running of the carnival. The guests were fascinated by the music, dancing and culture - so much so that they put down their cameras and telephones to join in and dance to the rhythm of the mapalé (see photo).

12 delegates from countries across Central America and the Carribean arrived in Colombia last week to learn more about the running of the carnival. The guests were fascinated by the music, dancing and culture - so much so that they put down their cameras and telephones to join in and dance to the rhythm of the mapalé (see photo).