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The tradition of muñecos will be on display along the roads of Panama Oeste until New Year's Eve. Muñecos are effigies that are burned in New Year's bonfire parties. It's an old Interior tradition that was dying out until some local governments and legislator Arturo Araúz stepped forward to sponsor contests, with cash prizes for the best muñecos. The best muñeco country is in the districts of Capira, Chame and San Carlos. As this issue was uploaded the first effigies were appearing, but they really begin to proliferate after Christmas.

This being an election year, there may be more political figures than usual. Entertainers, historical characters and ordinary people in typical garb are also frequent subjects. These muñecos went up in smoke last year. In the next issue we'll publish some photos of this year's selection.

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