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Theatrical to lead people from gods & godesses

For times Diables were forbidden
now there a various ground of Diables.  Costumes, differ.
Every city has a unique twist on the custom,

- Aud. (2) invited to don costumes & participate

- Simulate story  of a fire performance that would occur at night

Pitchfork-like prop can hold fire works (30-40)

[[?]] masks are typical

"Devils" circle one light others torches - drums

Chant - 
"fire, fire, fire The devils want fire"
smoke, smoke smoke with the pitchforks       } each has a
Thunder, Thunder, Thunder - let them explode   response
party, party, party (sexual inuendo) 


 

Transcription Notes:
& not + 2nd- The word before masks, appears to be too faded and the context of the paragraph doesn't seem to help in deciphering the word.