A masked character takes pictures during the Lole Carnival, a traditional German event from the 17th century, in the Transylvanian town of Sibiu, 290 km (180 miles) northwest of Bucharest, January 26, 2008. The carnival is organised by Sibiu town-hall and several NGOs in an attempt to revitalize the traditions of the Middle Ages trades. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel (ROMANIA)