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21st Carnival of Cultures: Celebrating multiculturalism in Germany
A costumed dancer takes part in the parade for the 21st Carnival of Cultures in Berlin, Germany on May 15, 2016. (AP)
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A costumed dancer takes part in the parade for the 21st Carnival of Cultures in Berlin, Germany on May 15, 2016. (AP)
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For four days before Pentecost, the Christian festival that celebrates the descent of the ‘Holy Spirit’ upon the apostles and other followers of Jesus Christ, Berlin celebrates its cultural diversity with the Carnival of Cultures. (AP)
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The festival ends with a colourful street parade with music and dance on Pentecost Sunday. A costumed dancer performs during the carnival. (AFP)
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In 2016, 72 groups with around 5,000 participants took to the streets with dance, music and colourful costumes. Dancers await the start of the carnival. (REUTERS)
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The festival is especially important for members of Berlin’s ethnic groups who try to make their cultures visible. Dancers practice before the start of the carnival. (REUTERS)
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The festival is open to everybody and all forms of cultural expression are allowed. (REUTERS)
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Masked dancers take part in the carnival. (REUTERS)
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The German for the carnival is Karneval der Kulturen. (REUTERS)
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