Photos: Clowning around – the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress

Posted Jul 25, 2012

The start of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP)

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Cerruchito poses for a picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops.(AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Clowns watche colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Molinillo poses for a picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops.(AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Two clowns take a rest on a sidewalk during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Clowns chant slogans after posing for a group picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Clown Colonel, "Sabrocito," or Delicious in English, left, watches delegations perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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"Estrellita" or Star in English, watches his colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Clowns prepare for a group picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Clown "Manitas," 30, plays with his one-year-old son "Pestanitas,"during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Molinillo poses for a picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops.(AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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"Fruty" or Fruity in English poses for a picture at the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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A clown eats lunch after participating in the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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A clown eats a snack while watching his colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Clowns gather for a group picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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A clown poses for a picture with restaurant workers, including the private security guard, during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
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Clowns, from Mexico, perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)