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Valletta, Malta
February/March 2004
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Carnival (or Carneval) is a 450 year old tradition in Malta, held
just before the beginning of Lent, as it is in New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro.
The difference in Malta is that it is primarily the children who dress
in costumes and parade with their parents. There are also traditional floats,
parades in various towns and other celebrations.
| Carnival, a tradition since 1535:
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Crowd awaiting the Pageant:
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Republic Street crowded with revelers:
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| The children are all in costumes!
Every theme was represented:
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The outdoor cafe was very popular today:
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| There was a band organ with a clown:
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The back side of the band organ:
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A pair of older girls:
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| Traditions and Crafts of Malta exhibit in Valletta:
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