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France

The fight of the 'fleurs'

The annual flower carnival at Villefranche-sur-Mer in France involves a naval battle like no other!

20/02/2018

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The Basel carnival and the traditional Morgenstraich

The Basel carnival started this morning at 4 am with the traditional Morgenstraich. In the old town of Basel, all the streetlights and other lights are cut down after the countdown at 4 am. Then the procession of lanterns starts moving.

19/02/2018

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Trump shoots Kim Jong-un out of cannon and more from Carnival 2018

Here is our roundup of carnivals across the globe from the last week.

19/02/2018

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Brazil's Champions Parade takes on anti-establishment tone

As the country emerges from recession, leading politicians avoid the weekend's festivities at Rio's Sambadrone

18/02/2018

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Vast Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un figures dominate Nice carnival

The French Riviera town's carnival is based on a tradition dating back to 1294

18/02/2018

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Sambadrome

Thousands of performers paraded through the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on Monday night.

13/02/2018

Germany

Satirical floats feature Kim Jong Un, Merkel, and Brexit at carnival

Satirical floats featuring Kim Jong Un playing with a nuclear bomb is among the irreverent favourites at this year's Cologne Carnival.

12/02/2018

France

French carnival under fire as mayor defends ‘blackface’ event

A carnival in northern France has faced criticism from anti-racism campaigners over its use of blackface.

11/02/2018

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Venice carnival a feast for the eyes

Thousands of masked revellers bask in the winter sun on the last Saturday of carnival.

10/02/2018

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Horns and sheepskin: Hungary marks end of winter with Busós festival

The Busós are frightening, devil-like creatures who wear horned wooden masks and big sheepskin costumes as they attempt to scare away winter and welcome spring.

10/02/2018

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Feathers and diamanté: Brazil's samba schools strut their stuff

Brazil's samba schools gear up for the carnival competition to see who will be crowned 2018 champions.

10/02/2018

Haiti

Haitian artists give everything to Jacmel carnival

The carnival takes investment, hard work and dedication, as artists seek recognition for their elaborate creations.

05/02/2018

World News

Winter carnival celebrations around the world

From Venice to Copacabana Beach, the world is celebrating winter carnival.

04/02/2018

My Europe Series

State of the Union

02/02/2018

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Nice carnival to include world leaders in Planet of the Apes themed fl

The French city of Nice is gearing up for the year's biggest party, and the carnival will poke fun at some prize international figures.

26/01/2018

Germany

Watch: Cologne's 'foolish' season begins

It's carnival time in Cologne in Germany for what locals call the "foolish" or "crazy" season

11/11/2017

United Kingdom

Criminally good? Five of the best dancing policemen

Inspired by an officer at London's Notting Hill Carnival, here's our list of the best dancing policemen.

29/08/2017

Cult

Berlin carnival: security concerns overshadow street parade

05/06/2017

France

France: several injured after carnival blast

At least 15 adults and three children between the ages of two and 14 were injured when a bonfire exploded at a carnival in Villepinte, north-east of Paris.

02/04/2017

Israel

Purim festival celebrated in Israel and the West Bank

Carnival-like parades have taken place in Israel and the West Bank for the Jewish holiday of Purim.

12/03/2017