Roland Paschmann of the gay carnival dancing group “Rosa Funken” performs in the dressing room ahead of the show “Roeschensitzung” in Cologne January 23, 2015. The 'Rosa Funken' group was founded as the first same-sex carnival group in 1995 and performs at shows in Cologne. The carnival season started on November 11, 2014 and reaches the climax with “Rosenmontag” (Rose Monday) on February 16, the final day of the carnival when mass processions are held in Germany. (Photo by Ina Fassbender/Reuters)
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