From Rio's dazzling parades to Trinidad's soulful rhythms, Carnival unites the world in vibrant celebration. Its roots trace ...

Thousands lined the bridges and canal banks of Venice to watch the floating parade. One of the world's oldest carnivals, it started in the 11th century as a celebration before Lent. The two-week ...

This year's Venice Carnival has entered its last weekend, with a packed programme of festivities, performances and exhibitions. Carnival is celebrated across Italy, but as every year, Venice is ...

After being cancelled for two years due to the pandemic, the Venice Carnival is back and people are celebrating, and wearing costumes and masks. US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a ...

Carnival commences in February, and it's a huge event in Venice, so be prepared for large crowds of mask-wearing participants. Aside from Carnival, the city is relatively quiet this time of year.

VENICE — As the annual Venice Carnival peaked in early March, a cultural performance highlighting traditional Chinese attire took center stage at San Marco Square — often referred to as ...

Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Aly Toews, 12, performs from the “Carnival of Venice” ...

Lorraine Pritchard trained in Florence to perfect her traditional techniques and has put her works on display in Edinburgh.