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Masked Guggen music bands (brass and percussion carnival bands) parade through the streets during the carnival Monstercorso in Lucerne, Switzerland, Tuesday, 13 February 2024.

Video. From Barbie to AI: Switzerland's largest carnival begins in Basel

Updated: 20/02/2024 - 12:16 GMT+1

This year's themes for one of Switzerland's oldest traditions include artificial intelligence and the Barbie movie.

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