Berlin celebrates festival of cultures full of colour, sound and dance

Berlin is in festive mode as the annual Carnival of Cultures kicked off its 27th event on Friday under the theme "Join in -and give courage."

The Carnival of Cultures began in 1996, showcasing the different cultures of Berlin's residents and visitors.

The festival aims to provide an opportunity for multicultural communities to showcase their vibrant and diverse cultural roots through various performances.

The event also offers food trucks and open-air concerts.

Traffic is closed during the period along the parade route for security purposes.

The festival comes to a close on Monday.