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    Afro-Colombians ‘weave hope’ to celebrate the end of slavery

    A girl presents an Afro-Colombian hairstyle during the 12th contest of Afro hairdressers ‘Tejiendo Esperanzas’ (Weaving Hopes) in Cali, Colombia on June 5, 2016. (AFP)

    Updated on: Jun 06, 2016 2:59 PM IST
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    A girl presents an Afro-Colombian hairstyle during the 12th contest of Afro hairdressers ‘Tejiendo Esperanzas’ (Weaving Hopes) in Cali, Colombia on June 5, 2016. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 06, 2016 2:59 PM

    A girl presents an Afro-Colombian hairstyle during the 12th contest of Afro hairdressers ‘Tejiendo Esperanzas’ (Weaving Hopes) in Cali, Colombia on June 5, 2016. (AFP)

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    The contest seeks to revive African customs, identity and culture in Colombia. A girl gets a hairstyle during the contest. Intricate braidwork, bright colours and bold designs are the hallmark of this style of hairdressing. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Jun 06, 2016 2:59 PM

    The contest seeks to revive African customs, identity and culture in Colombia. A girl gets a hairstyle during the contest. Intricate braidwork, bright colours and bold designs are the hallmark of this style of hairdressing. (AFP)

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    A young woman wears an Afro-Colombian hairstyle during the contest while a girl gets hers done. The hairstyles come in striking variety of colours and designs -- everything from coloured ribbons to appliqué flowers and even wooden buttons are incorporated. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    A young woman wears an Afro-Colombian hairstyle during the contest while a girl gets hers done. The hairstyles come in striking variety of colours and designs -- everything from coloured ribbons to appliqué flowers and even wooden buttons are incorporated. (AFP)

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    Though this particular hairstyle contest is only in its 12th year, the tradition of braiding among Afro Colombians is centuries old in Colombia and in Africa it is much older. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Though this particular hairstyle contest is only in its 12th year, the tradition of braiding among Afro Colombians is centuries old in Colombia and in Africa it is much older. (AFP)

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    The Spaniards first brought enslaved Africans to Colombia in the 16th century after they colonised the area. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The Spaniards first brought enslaved Africans to Colombia in the 16th century after they colonised the area. (AFP)

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    The slaves would sit down to braid the hair of their children after long and back-breaking hours of work. Thus were born the unique patterns of Afro-Colombian hairstyles. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The slaves would sit down to braid the hair of their children after long and back-breaking hours of work. Thus were born the unique patterns of Afro-Colombian hairstyles. (AFP)

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    The slaves often used braids to relay messages between them, signalling that they were going to escape. Braids were often used to conceal gold and seeds to help them survive after they had escaped. A woman takes a selfie with two girls during the contest. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The slaves often used braids to relay messages between them, signalling that they were going to escape. Braids were often used to conceal gold and seeds to help them survive after they had escaped. A woman takes a selfie with two girls during the contest. (AFP)

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    Slavery was finally abolished in Colombia in 1851. However, many were still mistreated and forced to let go their identity like braiding. A man gets a hairstyle during the contest. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Slavery was finally abolished in Colombia in 1851. However, many were still mistreated and forced to let go their identity like braiding. A man gets a hairstyle during the contest. (AFP)

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    The yearly contest forms a part of the celebration of abolition of slavery. A young woman wears an Afro-Colombian hairstyle. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The yearly contest forms a part of the celebration of abolition of slavery. A young woman wears an Afro-Colombian hairstyle. (AFP)

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    Children dance on Afro-Colombian Day on May 21, 2016 in Cali, Colombia celebrating the 165th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the country. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    Children dance on Afro-Colombian Day on May 21, 2016 in Cali, Colombia celebrating the 165th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the country. (AFP)

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    The contest has three categories: women’s braids, men’s braids and children’s braids. (AFP) expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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    The contest has three categories: women’s braids, men’s braids and children’s braids. (AFP)

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