HAMBURG, Germany -- Defying racism allegations and threats, the quiet German town of Dietfurt is set to stage its annual Chinese Carnival on Feb. 8, complete with lantern decorations and imperial costumes.
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"Empress DiMucki" and "Emperor DaKaRe" welcome visitors to the Chinese Carnival, which was attended by some 25,000 people last year. (Karl Donauer)
HAMBURG, Germany -- Defying racism allegations and threats, the quiet German town of Dietfurt is set to stage its annual Chinese Carnival on Feb. 8, complete with lantern decorations and imperial costumes.