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

dressed to their nines to have a good time at the city’s street carnival parades this week.Our correspondents Jan Onoszko and Fanny Lothaire paid them a visit. Which costume is your favourite?

“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 ...

“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 ...

It increased tourists' interest in Chinese culture and inspired us to showcase authentic Chinese costumes and traditions," says Massimo Andreoli, chairman of the historical carnival in Venice.

In the first dance session pupils will show off their imaginary carnival costumes before performing flag-waving patterns and learning some simple moves based on samba. Go to the Teacher's Notes to ...