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Wacky and whimsical: Spain goes carnival crazy

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Wacky and whimsical: Spain goes carnival crazy
Photo: Cesar Manso/AFP.

Spain's wacky and whimsical traditions were on display across the nation as the carnival season kicked into full gear at the weekend.

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Celebrations launched last week across Spain, with mud battles, drag queen elections and rogue bands of animal skin-clad characters.

Many carnivals will end this week before Ash Wednesday, when the Catholic Lent season of prayer and self-restraint begins, though some will continue to party on.

This weekend Spaniards partook in some very old, pagan traditions - including chasing a "rooster" around a village - but there were also many glamorous, modern festivals with larger-than-life costumes.

Gallery: Carnival weekend kicks off with parades and pagan parties

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