Germany's Carnival puts politics on parade

‘It’s morphin’ time!’ Police disguised as Power Rangers patrol Carnival in São Paulo
It’s not unusual to see superheroes in the streets when it’s Carnival time in Brazil. But among the many people dressed in ...
“You Feel Powerful”: Marching Through Carnival
Dionne Randolph has curated the marching band lineup for the Krewe of Muses, an all-female group that hosts a popular parade, ...
History of Mardi Gras: The origins of Carnival and how it’s celebrated around the world
The holiday is believed to date back to Pagan customs and traditions, but celebrations have been shared by many other ...
With flicks of the wrist, Rio Carnival's drum maestros keep everyone locked in on the beat
At a classical orchestra, a conductor's raised hands often means the start of a performance. Tracing shapes in the air could ...
The revellers making Trinidad's carnival more sustainable
From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad's carnival is often dubbed "the greatest show on Earth".But some of its ...
Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio’s Carnival, but face pushback as their numbers grow
Vendors are a fixture at Rio’s Carnival street parties. They scour Instagram pages for times and locations, coordinate on ...
Families and revelers party side-by-side in a traditional Carnival in Sao Paulo's countryside
During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...
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Ancient burnout remedy is still at the heart of Greece's carnival
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday obligations or doom-scrolling? The ancient Greeks had a remedy for burnout still practiced ...
Families, revelers party side-by-side in traditional Carnival in Sao Paulo town
During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...