Carnival begins; Let's play!

Carnival revellers dressed as "Peliqueiros" run through a street in Spain's northwestern village of Laza, Feb. 3, 2008. "Peliqueiros", or ancient tax collectors, pursued villagers through the streets ringing their cowbells and hitting villagers with their sticks. (Reuters Photo)

A person dressed up in costume takes part in the Venice Carnival in St. Mark's square in Venice, Italy, Feb. 2, 2008. (Reuters Photo)

Revellers perform at the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 2, 2008. Ten A-grade samba schools performed on last Saturday night. The Rio Carnival 2008 lasted from Feb. 1 to 5. (Reuters Photo)

A reveller performs during a parade at the Barranquilla's Carnival, Colombia, Feb. 2, 2008. (Reuters Photo)

A man promoting the play "Cabaret" stands at a stall selling ham at the La Boqueria market in Barcelona, Spain, Feb. 2, 2008, during the Gran Rua carnival procession. (Reuters Photo)