Dominican Republic Holds National Carnival
A man performs with fire during the National Carnival Parade in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 4, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Roberto Guzman> news@theasian.asia
Cologne Rosenmontag Parade
Revelers participate in a parade during the Rosenmontag, a main activity of the Cologne Carnival, Feb. 20, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Ma Ning> news@theasian.asia
Croatians Enjoy Carnival Parade
Spectators smile during the annual International Carnival in Rijeka, Croatia, Feb. 19, 2012. Around 8,500 participants in 98 groups from six countries took part in the biggest carnival parade in Croatia. <Photo: Xinhua/Miso Lisanin> news@theasian.asia
Argentina Melts Into Carnival
A reveller performs during the carnival parade in Corrientes, Argentina, Feb. 18, 2012. <Photo: Xinhua/Telam> news@theasian.asia
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