Famous personalities made into pinatas
Americas Now Past Segments • 7m 8s
The pinata has been a longstanding part of many cultures worldwide. In Mexico these days it’s at the center of birthday parties. Coming in all shapes and sizes, party guests take turns hitting the pinata with a stick in order to break it open and grab the candies and gifts hidden inside.
In the border town of Reynosa, a pinata maker has thought of new ways to expand this Mexican tradition – by offering new characters.
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