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Carnevale di Venezia
History:
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From 1269, carnival was considered a day of celebration (Shrove Tuesday). We could then wear a mask and costumes. We wore a mask so that we could not recognize the rich and the poor. In Venice, carnival had become a way of life.
In the past, the Venice carnival started on December 26, lasted until Shrove Tuesday and peaked on Shrove Thursday. On this day, there were fights between bulls, dogs and men.
In the 18th century, the public witnessed the astonishment of the so-called “angel” or “Turkish” theft. Balancing on a taut rope, the tightrope walker climbs to the top of the bell tower then descends towards the Loggia Foscara, flying over the Piazzetta, to hand a bouquet of flowers to the doge. The people, divided into two rival groups, compete in competitions of human pyramids. Then we dance the moresca, a war dance.
At the end of the shows, fireworks are started.
Nowadays :
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It is one of the most famous carnivals in the world; disguises have also evolved. Costumes often have two or three colors.
In the 1970s, the Venice carnival was "recreated". In mid-February, for a week, the city is invaded by tourists and turns into a baroque theater stage with a display of costumes, each more magnificent than the next.
Parades, shows, balls, make-up workshops are offered all over the city.
On the evening of Mardi Gras, it is the apotheosis when the crowd, masks meet in Piazza San-Marco for the grand ball.