Famous Tolosa carnival underway in Spain's Basque region

Video. Basque carnival starts

Hundreds of people from all over the Basque Country and further afield converged on the town of Tolosa for the start of the carnival.

Hundreds of people from all over the Basque Country and further afield converged on the town of Tolosa for the start of the carnival.

Children, teenagers and people of all ages wear their costumes for this party that will last until Tuesday.