Animal skins, bells, ritual chaos: Ancient burnout remedy is still at the heart of Greece's carnival
Vasiliki Pergada and her 4-year-old daughter Panagiota, dressed in animal skins and heavy bronze bells, join revelers ...
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Zulu, Rex parades to roll early on Mardi Gras Day despite wind worries, officials say
Zulu and Rex parades, the climax of New Orleans' carnival season, will roll early on Fat Tuesday with pared-down ensembles ...
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Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black man to win best costume design.
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A samba at Rio's Carnival will explore the city's African past and its Bantu people
One of Rio's most storied Samba schools will explore the "Pain and Passion" of the lives of the Bantu people in the city. Bantu people were the majority of Black people enslaved in Rio.
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Colourful Angolan carnival celebrates half century independence
Their sweat-stained faces lit only by a dim yellow bulb in a neglected corner of the capital Luanda, revellers sway their ...
It’s Carnival season in the Caribbean. Here’s how to experience it.
More than just a party, Carnival is a tradition steeped in history. We delve into unique celebrations across the islands, ...