Showing posts with label Carnival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carnival. Show all posts

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Carnival in Italy - Venice

Typical Venetian carnival masks

The carnival is approaching, that's the opportunity to visit Carnevale di Venezia, one of the most ancient and famous carnivals in the world. The first document showing the word "carnival" in Venice is in 1094. The carnival was the period of the year where people could celebrate and, thanks to the masks, there wasn't difference between the poor and the rich. During carnival it was also allowed to mock aristocracy and the authorities.

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Carnival in Italy - Viareggio

papier-maché sculputures during Viareggio Carnival
The carnival is approaching, that's the opportunity to visit Carnevale di Viareggio, one of the most famous carnivals in Italy and Europe. Born in 1873, it brings in the streets floats and papier-maché representing showmen and politicians.
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