Venice, Rio, Berlin… colourful carnivals from across the world

Two carnival revellers masquerade as Leonardo da Vinci’s painting ‘Mona Lisa’ pose in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy, on January 31, 2016. (AP)

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Two carnival revellers masquerade as Leonardo da Vinci’s painting ‘Mona Lisa’ pose in St. Mark’s Square in Venice, Italy, on January 31, 2016. (AP)

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A reveller smiles during one of the many pre-carnival parties to take place in the neighbourhoods of Recife, Brazil, January 31, 2016. (REUTERS)

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Carnival masqueraders walk in St. Mark’s Square in Venice on Sunday. Carnival-goers in Venice are being asked by police to momentarily lift their masks as part of new anti-terrorism measures for the annual festivities. (AP)

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Dogs in costume (one of them dressed as The Flash), interact during a carnival pet parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, January 31, 2016. People dressed their pets up for the annual block parade held near Copacabana beach. (AP)

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Revellers dance during the annual block party known as the ‘Suvaco do Cristo’ (Armpit of Christ), one of the many pre-carnival parties to take place in the neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro. (REUTERS)

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Costumed revellers pose in St Mark’s square (Piazza San Marco) on January 31, 2016 in Venice. The 2016 edition of the Venice carnival is titled Creatum and runs until February 9. (AFP)

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Performer Irene Rizzi poses with an actor dressed as a Doge (lord) after performing the Angel Flight or Flight of the Dove from the bell tower of Saint Mark’s square. (AFP)

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Revellers take part in Cordao do Boitata in Rio de Janeiro on January 31, 2016. (REUTERS)

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A reveller at Cordao do Boitata, Rio de Janeiro on January 31, 2016. (REUTERS)

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Revellers in costumes dance during a carnival parade in Berlin, Germany, January 31, 2016. (REUTERS)

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A masked reveller poses during the Venice Carnival in San Marco Piazza. (REUTERS)