Clown convention in Mexico City

A clowns poses after for pictures during of the XVII th Clown Convention in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012. Approximately 500 clowns gathered at two local theaters in the capital city to exchange ideas, compete for laughs and show off their comedy performances. Chicharon has been a clown for 15 years.

Chicharon, 31, a tramp clown, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, straight whiteface clown, Chirrido, 44, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, Rayito Show, 35, an Auguste clown, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, Rober Ahistan Yalosvie, 50, an Auguste clown, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

In this, Oct. 23, 2012, photo, AmPollita, 35, an Auguste clown, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

Chicharon, 31, a tramp clown, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

In this, Oct. 23, 2012, photo, whiteface clown, Llantom, 60, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

Trompetin, 16, an Auguste clown, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

In this Oct. 22, 2012, photo, whiteface clown Burbujita poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

Los Chanclitias of Guatemala; Caitio, 21, and his brother Lunarsito, 20, pose for photos during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

Whiteface clown Jessycorazon, 36, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

In this Oct. 22, 2012, photo, Bufon Marley, 44, a medieval jester, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, Kika-evolution, a 5-year-old Auguste clown, poses for a portrait with her father Rayito Show, 35, also an Auguste clown, during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

A clowns poses after for pictures during of the XVII th Clown Convention in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012. The city is hosting the Latin American Clown Convention with seminars and workshops for clowns.

In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, the youngest member of the clown group Amigatos, Guellitas, 13, poses for a photo with fellow group members, during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, clowns AmPolllita, 35, left, and his brother Yulin, 27, pose for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

Clowns holds umbrellas as they attend the XVII Clown Convention in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

In this Oct. 23, 2012, photo, straight whiteface clown Tikitiki, 83, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City.

Clowns pose for the official photo as part of the XVII th Clown Convention in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

A clowns poses for pictures with a young man during of the XVII Clown Convention in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

Patch, 36, an Auguste clown, poses for a photo during Mexico's 17th annual clown convention, La Feria de la Risa, in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

A clowns poses after for pictures during of the XVII th Clown Convention in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

A clown drinks a beverage before posing for the official photo of the XVII Clown Convention in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

Clowns attend the XVII Clown Convention in Mexico City, Oct. 24, 2012.

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