Venice Carnival: Northerner Karen Duthoit elected queen for the third time. Despite her off-theme costume, since the candidates were invited to celebrate Marco Polo, this resident's crown-shaped dress won all the votes.
“It was the year or never to dare to wear such a dress. Anyway, in my mind, it wasn't possible to win twice in a row so I might as well have fun,” says the 43-year-old showgirl.