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The document provides information on various carnivals around the world. It describes the Carnival of Binche in Belgium, where costumed parades are held in the days before Lent and participants throw oranges. It also discusses carnivals in Rijeka, Croatia; Notting Hill, England; Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands; and Nice, France. Each carnival features parades, costumes, music, dancing and other festivities celebrating the period before Lent.

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The Carnival of Binche (Belgium) Many parts of Belgium celebrate Carnival, typically with costume parades, partying and fireworks.The Carnival of Binche has a history dating back at least to the 14th century. Parades are held over the three days before Lent; the most important participants are the Gilles, who go out in traditional costumes on Shrove Tuesday and throw blood oranges to the crowd. In 2003, the Carnival of Binche was recognised as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Rijeka Carnival (Croatia) The most famous Croatian Carnival also called "ma邸kare" is the Rijeka Carnival, during which the mayor of Rijeka hands over the keys to the city to the Carnival master and the spirit of the Carnival takes over completely. The festival includes several different events, culminating on the final Sunday in a masked procession including participants from many different countries.Masks are central to the Carnival celebration, and worn to many of the festivities, including concerts and parties. Notting Hill Carnival (England) Notting Hill Carnival is an annual occasion of England, which takes place on the streets of Notting Hill, London in August every year, for two days, since 1965. In England carnival has attracted many people in the past, making it the second largest street event in the world. Notting Hill Carnival came in England from Trinidad, where the first Caribbean carnival was held in 1833. Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, CanaryIslands The Santa Cruz Carnival in Tenerife takes place between 12th and 22nd February 2010 and involves parties, feasts, parades, competitions and much more. Among the groups in the parades are the mascarillas, who wears masks; murgas, bands who play satitical songs; comparasas, dance groups; and rondallas, groups of singers. One important part of the carnival is the election of a carnival queen, which is shown on television and watched with great anticipation. The highly elaborate queens dresses are sponsored by large local companies, and many are so big that they have built-in wheels to allow the queens to move. Le Carnaval de Nice, France Every February Nice in the south of France holds a major carnival (Le Carnaval de Nice). This features many parades, including the flower battles, as well as a variety of other activities. The costumes and floats are amazing, and those that take place at night at brightly illuminated. This carnival take place between 12th and 28th February.
CARNIVAL EDUAR Carnival, Carnaval, or Carnivale is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life. Carnevale di Venezia, Italy The Venice Carnival runs from 6th to 16th Feburary 2010 and consists of grand balls, concerts, dances, parades and other events. The participants tend to wear elaborate costumes and masks, and traditionally people would spend a lot of time making their own costumes, though these days many buy them ready-made. With large numbers of visitors descending on Venice for the carnival it can become very crowded, but there is a great atmophere in the city at this time.Venice has got one of the most famous and also oldest Carnival traditions. The Carnival began in the 12th century and is the highlight of Venice's year.Carnival is the big winter festival that is celebrated in all parts of the country with parades, masquerade balls, entertainment, and parties. D端sseldorf Carnival, Germany Many carnivals and costume balls are held in D端sseldorf between November and February. At the end of January, for example, there is a street carnival, Altweiberfastnacht, in the old town (Altstadt) during which women take over the town hall. In February there is a street carnival in K旦nigsallee, and the Rosenmontagszug (Rose Monday Parade), a big parade through the city centre of floats and people dressed in fancy costumes. There is also much eating, drinking and dancing. Rethymno Carnival, Greece There is an annual carnival in Rethymno, Crete, involving parades, parties, fancy costumes, music, dancing, theatre and a treasure hunt. These events take place between 22nd January and 15th February in 2010. SYDNEY - NEW SOUTH WALES The Sydney Royal Easter Show is held each year at Easter time in the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay, and includes carnival shows, rodeo, stunts, races, competitions, fashion shows, food stalls, and a showcase of new and popular products. TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND The Reef & Rainforest Carnivale, a celebration of the tropical north for 10 days includes gourmet food & wine, art exhibitions, sporting events, masquerade parties, family fun days and much more. Centered in Port Douglas and surrounds, it is the perfect reason for taking that holiday in the tropical north of Queensland. Happens in May.
El Carnaval de Binche (B辿lgica) Muchas partes de B辿lgica celebra el Carnaval, por lo general, con desfiles de disfraces, fiestas y fuegos artificiales. El Carnaval de Binche tiene una historia que se remonta al menos al siglo 14. Los desfiles se celebran durante los tres d鱈as antes de la Cuaresma, los participantes m叩s importantes son los Gilles, que salen con trajes tradicionales el martes de Carnaval y tirar naranjas de sangre a la multitud. En 2003, el Carnaval de Binche fue reconocida como una de las Obras Maestras del Patrimonio Oral e Inmaterial de la Humanidad. El Carnaval de Rijeka (Croacia) El Carnaval m叩s famoso de Croacia tambi辿n llamado "maskare" es el Carnaval de Rijeka, en la que el alcalde de Rijeka manos las llaves de la ciudad al maestro Carnaval y el esp鱈ritu del Carnaval se hace cargo por completo. El festival incluye varios eventos, que culmin坦 el 炭ltimo domingo en una procesi坦n de enmascarados incluyendo participantes de muchos pa鱈ses diferentes. Las m叩scaras son fundamentales para la celebraci坦n del Carnaval, y se llevan para muchas de las festividades, como conciertos y fiestas. Carnaval de Notting Hill (Inglaterra) Carnaval de Notting Hill es una ocasi坦n anual de Inglaterra, que tiene lugar en las calles de Notting Hill, Londres, en agosto de cada a単o, durante dos d鱈as, a partir de 1965. En Inglaterra, el carnaval ha atra鱈do a muchas personas en el pasado, por lo que es el segundo mayor evento de la calle en el mundo. Carnaval de Notting Hill lleg坦 a Inglaterra desde Trinidad, donde el primer carnaval caribe単o se celebr坦 en 1833. Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias El Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife se lleva a cabo entre el 12 y el 22 de febrero de 2010 y consiste en partidos, fiestas, desfiles, concursos y mucho m叩s. Entre los grupos en los desfiles son las mascarillas, que lleva m叩scaras, murgas, bandas que tocan canciones satitical; comparasas, grupos de danza, y rondallas, grupos de cantantes. Una parte importante de la feria es la elecci坦n de la reina del carnaval, que se muestra en la televisi坦n y vio con gran anticipaci坦n. Los vestidos de las reinas altamente elaborados "son patrocinados por grandes empresas locales, y muchos son tan grandes que tienen ruedas incorporadas para permitir que las reinas se muevan. Le Carnaval de Niza, Francia Cada Niza de febrero en el sur de Francia tiene un gran carnaval (Le Carnaval de Niza). Este cuenta con muchos desfiles, incluyendo las batallas de flores, as鱈 como una variedad de otras actividades. Los trajes y carrozas son incre鱈bles, y las que tienen lugar por la noche en brillantes iluminado. Este carnaval tiene lugar entre los d鱈as 12 y 28 de febrero.

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  • 1. The Carnival of Binche (Belgium) Many parts of Belgium celebrate Carnival, typically with costume parades, partying and fireworks.The Carnival of Binche has a history dating back at least to the 14th century. Parades are held over the three days before Lent; the most important participants are the Gilles, who go out in traditional costumes on Shrove Tuesday and throw blood oranges to the crowd. In 2003, the Carnival of Binche was recognised as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The Rijeka Carnival (Croatia) The most famous Croatian Carnival also called "ma邸kare" is the Rijeka Carnival, during which the mayor of Rijeka hands over the keys to the city to the Carnival master and the spirit of the Carnival takes over completely. The festival includes several different events, culminating on the final Sunday in a masked procession including participants from many different countries.Masks are central to the Carnival celebration, and worn to many of the festivities, including concerts and parties. Notting Hill Carnival (England) Notting Hill Carnival is an annual occasion of England, which takes place on the streets of Notting Hill, London in August every year, for two days, since 1965. In England carnival has attracted many people in the past, making it the second largest street event in the world. Notting Hill Carnival came in England from Trinidad, where the first Caribbean carnival was held in 1833. Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, CanaryIslands The Santa Cruz Carnival in Tenerife takes place between 12th and 22nd February 2010 and involves parties, feasts, parades, competitions and much more. Among the groups in the parades are the mascarillas, who wears masks; murgas, bands who play satitical songs; comparasas, dance groups; and rondallas, groups of singers. One important part of the carnival is the election of a carnival queen, which is shown on television and watched with great anticipation. The highly elaborate queens dresses are sponsored by large local companies, and many are so big that they have built-in wheels to allow the queens to move. Le Carnaval de Nice, France Every February Nice in the south of France holds a major carnival (Le Carnaval de Nice). This features many parades, including the flower battles, as well as a variety of other activities. The costumes and floats are amazing, and those that take place at night at brightly illuminated. This carnival take place between 12th and 28th February.
  • 2. CARNIVAL EDUAR Carnival, Carnaval, or Carnivale is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life. Carnevale di Venezia, Italy The Venice Carnival runs from 6th to 16th Feburary 2010 and consists of grand balls, concerts, dances, parades and other events. The participants tend to wear elaborate costumes and masks, and traditionally people would spend a lot of time making their own costumes, though these days many buy them ready-made. With large numbers of visitors descending on Venice for the carnival it can become very crowded, but there is a great atmophere in the city at this time.Venice has got one of the most famous and also oldest Carnival traditions. The Carnival began in the 12th century and is the highlight of Venice's year.Carnival is the big winter festival that is celebrated in all parts of the country with parades, masquerade balls, entertainment, and parties. D端sseldorf Carnival, Germany Many carnivals and costume balls are held in D端sseldorf between November and February. At the end of January, for example, there is a street carnival, Altweiberfastnacht, in the old town (Altstadt) during which women take over the town hall. In February there is a street carnival in K旦nigsallee, and the Rosenmontagszug (Rose Monday Parade), a big parade through the city centre of floats and people dressed in fancy costumes. There is also much eating, drinking and dancing. Rethymno Carnival, Greece There is an annual carnival in Rethymno, Crete, involving parades, parties, fancy costumes, music, dancing, theatre and a treasure hunt. These events take place between 22nd January and 15th February in 2010. SYDNEY - NEW SOUTH WALES The Sydney Royal Easter Show is held each year at Easter time in the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush Bay, and includes carnival shows, rodeo, stunts, races, competitions, fashion shows, food stalls, and a showcase of new and popular products. TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND The Reef & Rainforest Carnivale, a celebration of the tropical north for 10 days includes gourmet food & wine, art exhibitions, sporting events, masquerade parties, family fun days and much more. Centered in Port Douglas and surrounds, it is the perfect reason for taking that holiday in the tropical north of Queensland. Happens in May.
  • 3. El Carnaval de Binche (B辿lgica) Muchas partes de B辿lgica celebra el Carnaval, por lo general, con desfiles de disfraces, fiestas y fuegos artificiales. El Carnaval de Binche tiene una historia que se remonta al menos al siglo 14. Los desfiles se celebran durante los tres d鱈as antes de la Cuaresma, los participantes m叩s importantes son los Gilles, que salen con trajes tradicionales el martes de Carnaval y tirar naranjas de sangre a la multitud. En 2003, el Carnaval de Binche fue reconocida como una de las Obras Maestras del Patrimonio Oral e Inmaterial de la Humanidad. El Carnaval de Rijeka (Croacia) El Carnaval m叩s famoso de Croacia tambi辿n llamado "maskare" es el Carnaval de Rijeka, en la que el alcalde de Rijeka manos las llaves de la ciudad al maestro Carnaval y el esp鱈ritu del Carnaval se hace cargo por completo. El festival incluye varios eventos, que culmin坦 el 炭ltimo domingo en una procesi坦n de enmascarados incluyendo participantes de muchos pa鱈ses diferentes. Las m叩scaras son fundamentales para la celebraci坦n del Carnaval, y se llevan para muchas de las festividades, como conciertos y fiestas. Carnaval de Notting Hill (Inglaterra) Carnaval de Notting Hill es una ocasi坦n anual de Inglaterra, que tiene lugar en las calles de Notting Hill, Londres, en agosto de cada a単o, durante dos d鱈as, a partir de 1965. En Inglaterra, el carnaval ha atra鱈do a muchas personas en el pasado, por lo que es el segundo mayor evento de la calle en el mundo. Carnaval de Notting Hill lleg坦 a Inglaterra desde Trinidad, donde el primer carnaval caribe単o se celebr坦 en 1833. Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Islas Canarias El Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife se lleva a cabo entre el 12 y el 22 de febrero de 2010 y consiste en partidos, fiestas, desfiles, concursos y mucho m叩s. Entre los grupos en los desfiles son las mascarillas, que lleva m叩scaras, murgas, bandas que tocan canciones satitical; comparasas, grupos de danza, y rondallas, grupos de cantantes. Una parte importante de la feria es la elecci坦n de la reina del carnaval, que se muestra en la televisi坦n y vio con gran anticipaci坦n. Los vestidos de las reinas altamente elaborados "son patrocinados por grandes empresas locales, y muchos son tan grandes que tienen ruedas incorporadas para permitir que las reinas se muevan. Le Carnaval de Niza, Francia Cada Niza de febrero en el sur de Francia tiene un gran carnaval (Le Carnaval de Niza). Este cuenta con muchos desfiles, incluyendo las batallas de flores, as鱈 como una variedad de otras actividades. Los trajes y carrozas son incre鱈bles, y las que tienen lugar por la noche en brillantes iluminado. Este carnaval tiene lugar entre los d鱈as 12 y 28 de febrero.