Clowns gather in Guatemala

Molinillo poses for a picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, 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.

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, July 24, 2012.

"Fruty" or Fruity in English poses for a picture at the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

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Clowns watch colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

Clowns chant slogans after posing for a group picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

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, July 24, 2012.

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, July 24, 2012.

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Clowns gather for a group picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

Cerruchito poses for a picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

Two clowns take a rest on a sidewalk during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

Molinillo poses for a picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

Clowns prepare for a group picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

A clown eats lunch after participating in the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

Clowns watche colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

"Estrellita" or Star in English, watches his colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

A clown eats a snack while watching his colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, July 24, 2012.

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