Carnival held in Strasbourg, France A bugler attends the carnival in Strasbourg, France, March 18, 2012. Some 28 troupes took part in the ...

Carnival held in Strasbourg, France

A bugler attends the carnival in Strasbourg, France, March 18, 2012. Some 28 troupes took part in the annual carnival on Sunday, attracting thousands of residents and tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Shaoping)

People perform dragon dance during the carnival in Strasbourg, France, March 18, 2012. Some 28 troupes took part in the annual carnival on Sunday, attracting thousands of residents and tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Shaoping)

A boy with blue hairpiece attends the carnival in Strasbourg, France, March 18, 2012. Some 28 troupes took part in the annual carnival on Sunday, attracting thousands of residents and tourists. (Xinhua/Liu Shaoping)

A bugler attends the carnival in Strasbourg, France, March 18, 2012. Some 28 troupes took part in the annual carnival on Sunday, attracting thousands of residents and tourists.