France Celebrates Carnival with Local Festivities
France is embracing Carnival season with various local celebrations, showcasing the country's festive traditions beyond well-known international events.
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By Eithne Staunton
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This week we get festive with a look at Carnival. People tend to associate Carnival with places outside France, like Rio de Janeiro and Venice. Yet France boasts its own famous celebrations. Where do these festivals come from and what is their purpose? While carnival is celebrated all over the country, a few events stand out, like the elegant carnival of Nice in the south of France, or the wild and debaucherous carnival of Dunkirk in the north. Get ready to catch some fish – literally!
By Florence VILLEMINOT
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