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Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 17:38 GMT 18:38 UK

In pictures: Mexico's clown conference

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More than 400 clowns from Latin American countries are in Mexico City for their annual conference.

Two clowns

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The Fraternity of Latin Clowns opened the 11th Clown Convention in a theatre.

A clown's silhouette

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The convention, which continues until Friday, features workshops, classes and competitions.

A skull-faced clown

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Conference organiser Jaime Segovia described clowning as a "serious business".

A group of clowns

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Most of the clowns are Mexican, but delegates have arrived from many Central American countries.

A clown with an umbrella

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"Callejeros", street clowns, tend to perform routines for an adult audience.

A clown puts on make-up

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White-faced clowns, known as "carablancas", perform for children.

A clown dressed as Charlie Chaplin

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"Vagabundo" clowns base their routines on the work of Charlie Chaplin.

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Clowning in Mexico has traditionally been a male-dominated profession but increasing numbers of female clowns are attending the convention.

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