A politician-bash at Italy carnival
Posted by Salraz in Images, Interesting, Politicians
A giant carnival mask representing Pope Benedict XVI is paraded during the Viareggio annual carnival on January 20 in Italy.
The carnival of Viareggio is considered to be among the most renowned carnival celebrations both in Italy and Europe. It is characterised mainly by the parade of floats and masks, usually made of paper-pulp, depicting caricatures of well-known personalities such as politicians, showmen and sportsmen.
Giant carnival masks representing Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi (left) holding the mask of his political adversary, former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, and Berlusconi holding Prodi's mask in turn, are paraded through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional carnival parade on January 20.
A giant carnival float depicting US President George W. Bush as a monkey inside a cage is paraded through the streets of Viareggio during the traditionnal carnival parade on January 20.
A giant carnival mask representing US presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton holding US President George W. Bush by the ear is paraded through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional carnival parade on January 20.
Italian comedian Beppe Grillo waves at the people on January 20 during the traditional carnival parade in Viareggio.
A giant carnival mask representing French President Nicolas Sarkozy as a monkey inside a cage holding a heart with the picture of girlfriend Carla Bruni is paraded through the streets of Viareggio during the traditional carnival parade on January 20.