In pics: Portraits of March 2019

Local residents wearing costumes of "Gilles" throw oranges symbolizing good luck during the parade of Mardi Gras (Shrove Tuesday), the last day of Carnival in Binche, Belgium, March 5, 2019. Binche's three-day carnival is a UNESCO World Heritage event and one of the most famous carnivals in Europe. The Gille costume is a tunic and trousers made of jute decorated with 150 patterns. (Xinhua/Zhang Cheng)