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

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 "Europe's most ...

“I played for a band which was Trinidadian; I spent hours adding feathers, beads and geometric shapes to velvet on a costume I only paid £90 for.” In recent years, Carnival has become more ...

“I don’t think that Carnival exists without queerness,” Potter said. And not just because “the majority of the people who are making the costumes are queer themselves.” However fun it ...

From dazzling costumes to exuberant parties, Trinidad's carnival is often dubbed "the greatest show on Earth". But some of its elements are not exactly eco-friendly and the festivities are ...