Peruvian dwarf Jose Luis Almanza (2nd L) greets colleagues after a performance at a circus in Lima, August 31, 2008. Almanza is a member of the Peruvian Small Persons Association (ASPEPP by its Spanish acronym) whose mission is to work with people suffering from dwarfism, most of whom work as performers in different types of shows, and change their image from that of circus freaks to one of regular people. ASPEPP also works with the families of dwarves giving them psychological support and help in improving their lives. Picture taken August 31, 2008.
Peruvian dwarves Margie Porras (L) and Milagros Montes prepare before their performance at a circus in Lima August 1, 2008. Porras and Montes are members of the Peruvian Small Persons Association (ASPEPP by its Spanish acronym) whose mission is to work with people suffering from dwarfism, most of whom work as performers in different types of shows, and change their image from that of circus freaks to one of regular people. ASPEPP also works with the families of dwarves giving them psychological support and help in improving their lives. Picture taken August 1, 2008.
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