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Venice carnival opens in burst of light

Venice carnival opens in burst of light
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Venice carnival season has opened in a burst of light, with floating illuminations and light displays marking the start of the annual event

Venice carnival season has opened in a burst of light, with floating illuminations and light displays marking the start of the annual event.

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Revellers wore costumes and masks as they celebrated one of the world’s oldest carnivals.

The 18-day event will include balls in Venetian palaces and acrobatic displays on the canal.

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