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Carnival 2012: Celebratory photos from around the world

Posted Feb 23rd, 2012 at 7:29 AM and seen
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Carnival
From Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans, to Hungary and Bolivia, revellers let loose before the Lent repentance

Traditionally a celebration reserved for Catholic societies ahead of Lent's period of repentance, Carnival now spans the globe and encompasses days of rowdy festivities, elaborate parades, and street parties crammed with costumed partygoers (including this one, from Rio de Janiero). Click through for a look at the goings-on.

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Photo: CC by Kate McKenna

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