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San José Children’s Museum lights up

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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