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	Episode:		Carnival fever in the French city of Dunkirk
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:06:04
	Publish Date:		2023-01-31 15:30:22
	Description:		In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates back to the 17th century, when shipowners would host a big party for fishermen before they sailed off to Iceland for six months to fish for cod. Today, the tradition continues and is prepared weeks in advance.
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