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Corina Mrazek Gonzalez presents a design by Santi Castro, prior to being proclaimed new Queen of Carnival during the Election of the Queen of Carnival gala in Santa Cruz de Tenrife on the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife, on February 7, 2023. The candidates for Queen of the Carnival wear costumes of more than five-meter high and over 80 kilos in weight. Considered one of the most popular and well-known carnival in the world, following Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), the Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife offers festivities that range from the election of the Carnival Queen, children and adult murgas (satirical street bands), comparsas (dance groups) to performances on the streets. (Photo by Desiree Martin/AFP Photo)
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