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Margherita Missoni, the granddaughter of Rosita and Ottavio Missoni who started the Missoni knitwear company and fashion powerhouse in 1953, performs the traditional Flight of the Angel hanging from a cable tied from the bell tower at St Mark's Square .
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This centuries-old rite marks the official beginning of Venice's Carnival celebrations.
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She wears a sequined white costume designed by her grandfather, fashion stylist Ottavio Missoni.
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The Carnival is the largest and is considered the most important Venetian festival, attracting thousands of revellers from around the world each year.
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This year's Carnival will be held from February 13-24, under the name Sensation, Six Senses for Six Districts.
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Women wearing historical costumes are carried through Saint Mark's Square in a procession called the Festa delle Marie, in memory of the liberation of young brides who were kidnapped and robbed of their jewels by Istrian pirates in 948 AD .
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A woman dressed as Marie Antoinette poses in Saint Mark's Square .
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People in masks take part in carnival festivities under a bright blue sky .
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Costumed revellers arrive by gondola .
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People wearing masks participate in carnival festivities outside the Doge's Palace .
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Costumed revellers have a snack in the famous Caffe Florian on Saint Mark's square .
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A reveller adjusts her dog's pirate hat, while another wears a typical Venice Carnival mask ..
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Carnival-goers walk past the bell tower on Saint Mark's square ..
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A woman wears a mask on a boat near the Rialto bridge ..
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