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A child waits to take part in a samba parade during a carnival in Sesimbra village March 8.

Waiting for a Carnival samba parade in Portugal

This is one of the few images I've seen from Carnival that just doesn't look like much fun. See more images from celebrations around the world here.

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She is awfully young to be wearing such a skimpy outfit. I find this image a little obscene. To me, her posture and the position of her hands indicate that she is uncomfortable or embarrassed.

    Reply#1 - Wed Mar 9, 2011 12:01 AM EST

    the child is right in portugal there are no motives to play carnival !

      Reply#2 - Wed Mar 9, 2011 12:27 PM EST
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