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Coronavirus restrictions are gradually being lifted around the world and there are initial signs indicating normalisation. Though precautions are still needed and pandemic can't be considered to be behind us completely, activities are gradually re-starting across the world. 137th Nice Carnival is being held in southeastern France after a gap of two years.
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Come, celebrate
The 137th Nice Carnival kicked off on February 15. The celebrations will go on till February 27.
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Nice Carnival
Theme of this year's carnival is 'King of Animals'
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The carnival King Kong
A giant figure depicting King Kong in a performance during the carnival
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...and French politicians too
Artists perform as giant figures, depicting France's President Emmanuel Macron (C second row), France's far-right party "Reconquete!" leader, media pundit and candidate for the 2022 elections
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A free breath
An artist performs during the 137th Nice Carnival parade in the French Riviera city of Nice