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Venice carnival: Empty streets and canals as city celebrates annual event

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The annual Carnival celebration in Venice may have been canceled, but around 50 revelers gathered in St. Mark’s Square wearing decorative masks. This year the face coverings are worn as much to protect as they are to amuse.

Added on the 15/02/2021 11:57:54 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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