Carnival Collection (page 8)

A participant of the Carnival in Uquia takes a "selfie" with a "devil", Jujuy, Argentina. Hundreds of devils descend from the "Cerro Blanco" hill to celebrate the start

The "Descent of the Devil's" from the sacred "Cerro Blanco" hill in Uquia, Jujuy, Argentina. Hundreds of devils descend from the "Cerro Blanco" hill to celebrate

A devil mask of the Uquia's Carnival with bengala's during the "Descents of the Devil's", Jujuy, Argentina

Carnival Mask, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman and her dog pose in costume during the Venice Carnival, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in a colourful costume walks through St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in an elaborate costume poses in front of the Venice lagoon during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman in costume stands in front of the Basilica San Marco in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses under the colonnades in St. Marks Square during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

Two women wearing Indian style costumes and masks pose in the cloisters of Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

Two people pose in front of a colourful facade on Burano during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

Two girls dressed as Russian dolls stand in front of the Basilica in St. Marks square during the Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman wearing a mask and a costume decorated with butterflies, poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

Two girls pose as pastry sellers during the Venice Carnival, Venice; veneto; Italy

A woman covered in newspaper walks through St. Marks square dring the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman wearing an Indian style costume and mask poses in the cloisters of Chiesa di San Francesco della Vigna, Venice, Veneto, Italy

A woman poses in costume during the Venice Carnival inside an ornate palace, Venice; veneto; Italy

Two women pose in identical costumes during the Venice Carnival, San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice; Veneto; Italy

Fancy dress at Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Typical mask of Carnival of Venice, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Aosta valley, Allein, Italy. Alpine carnival Coumba Freida

Rio Carnival, Parade of the winners, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Traditional wooden masks from Comelico, Casamazzagno, Comelico Superiore, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

A masked reveller poses during the Venice Carnival, Italy, February 4, 2018. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri

A masked man wearing a Basque beret takes part in carnival celebrations in Alsasua, Spain, February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Vincent West

A carnival reveller and her dog take part in the Blocao or dog carnival parade during
A carnival reveller and her dog take part in the " Blocao" or dog carnival parade during carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, February 6, 2016

Carnival participants march during a parade in Torres Vedras, Portugal February 11, 2018. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Revellers wear masks during the traditional Buso Carnival in Mohacs, Hungary, February 11, 2018. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

German police patrols the streets of the northern German town of Braunschweig, February 15, 2015. A carnival parade in Braunschweig planned for Sunday lunchtime has been cancelled at short notice due

Revellers throw turnips at the Jarramplas, a character who wears a devil-like mask and a colourful costume, as he makes his way through the streets while beating his drum during the Jarramplas

A group of traditional witches (Kandelhexen) dance around a bonfire during their traditional " witches sabbath" carnival performance in the Black Forest village of Waldkirch, Germany

A carnival reveller dressed as a witch (Kandelhexe) looks out of a window as a group of traditional witches meet prior to their traditional " witches sabbath" performance in the Black

A reveller wearing a mask dances near a bonfire during the traditional Buso Carnival in Mohacs, Hungary, February 11, 2018. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo

A member of a rival team is hit by an orange during an annual carnival battle in the northern Italian town of Ivrea February 7, 2016

Revellers dressed as Mascaritas sit during carnival celebrations in the village of
Revellers dressed as " Mascaritas" sit during carnival celebrations in the village of Luzon, Spain, February 25, 2017. REUTERS/Juan Medina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A couple watches fireworks from a terrace during the Carnival of Cadiz, southern Spain, February 15, 2015. The carnival will run until Feb. 22. Picture taken February 15

A masked reveller poses during the Venice Carnival in Venice, Italy February 12, 2017. REUTERS/Tony Gentile TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Carnival mask, Venice, Italy

Loughborough Fair, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England

Brazil, Pernambuco, Olinda Old Town (UNESCO Site), Sao Bento Monastery

Australia, South Australia, Adelaide, Rundle Park, The Garden of Unearthly Delights, clown heads at water gun concession

Ipanema Beach, Street carnival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

Venice, Veneto, Italy; A masked character in the city during Carnival

Colored balloons flow in open air. Venice, Veneto, Italy

Historical battle of the oranges during Ivreas carnival. Ivrea, Piemonte, Italy

Guys pick oranges from the ground to prepare the next attack. Historical carnival of Ivrea, Piemonte, Italy

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"Carnival: A Celebration of Color, Culture, and Tradition" Step right up and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of carnival. From The Goose Fair in Nottingham to the Venice Carnival, these festivities have captivated people for centuries. In Arthur Spooner's iconic photograph, two ladies adorned with blue and gold masks transport us to the enchanting streets of Venice - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where history comes alive. But carnival is not limited to Europe alone. Twelfth Night Revels at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire showcase England's rich heritage as revellers gather in the Great Hall for a night of merriment. Meanwhile, across the sea in Newquay, Cornwall during the early 1900s, locals flocked to Cliff Road's Great Western Hotel to revel in seaside fun. Art has also paid homage to this joyous occasion throughout history. Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent" depicts a battle between indulgence and abstinence - an allegory that resonates even today. Leon Heron's whimsical painting "The Gondo-liar" captures the playful spirit with its colorful characters dancing through Venetian canals. Traveling further south brings us to Trinidad, where Port of Spain transforms into a kaleidoscope of music and dance during their annual carnival celebration. The energy is infectious as locals sway to calypso beats while showcasing elaborate costumes that rival those seen on any grand stage. Valencia's Fallas Festival takes center stage with its towering Ninots Burn - giant sculptures that are set ablaze amidst cheers from spectators. This fiery tradition symbolizes new beginnings as old structures make way for fresh creations. Even smaller communities like Pulborough Hospital Parade hold their own unique carnivals; reminding us that this festive spirit knows no boundaries or limitations when it comes to spreading joy among all walks of life.