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San José Children’s Museum lights up

Alberto Font
By Alberto Font
Thousands of Costa Ricans enjoyed the traditional illumination of the Children's Museum Wednesday night when thousands of light bulbs lit up the building's facade. The activity also featured a Christmas-themed theater performance, music, and dancing.
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Thousands of Costa Ricans enjoyed the traditional illumination of the Children’s Museum Wednesday night when thousands of bulbs lit up the building’s facade. The activity also featured a Christmas-themed theater performance, music, and dancing.

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