Venice Carnival
Venice, Italy is known for many unique and awe-inspiring sights: its waterways, canals, gondolas, churches, and too-many-to mention museums have captivated visitors from all corners of the world. The overall beauty and mystique of this place is what drives millions of people to its streets every year, and it’s not showing signs of wilting. These things are all must-see and must-dos around the city, but there are still a lot of activities in store.
One of the things that have already driven so many travelers here is the Venice Carnival, a grand celebration of mardi gras that features the different ways to have nothing but the best time—with the help of parties, balls, costumes, entertainment, and food. What kind of celebration is this, you ask? Read on and we’ll give you an idea.
The Carnival of Venice (which could also be referred to as the “Venice Carnevale”) is one of the country’s best and grandest mardi gras celebration. This isn’t a one-day thing–the Carnival lasts for weeks, and the fun never stops. Originally, this is a parade of masks (the wearing of masks started sometime in the late 1960s) and costumes, but it has grown and evolved throughout the years.
For the Venice Carnival 2012, the tradition will continue to create new histories. Piazza San Marco is where the main events will take place. At the Gran Teatro, you will get to see amazing performances, elaborate costumes, and traditional shows such as the Festa delle Marie and Volo dell’Angelo. These things and more could be witnesses in the stage set up from February 11 to 21.
Beginning 40 days before Easter and ending on Shrove Tuesday (the first day of Lent), this annual festival will perhaps be one of the most exciting and colorful events you can take part of when in Venice. During the festival, the Carnival allows everyone to hide each of his/her identity by wearing masks, dress up in elaborate costumes, and have the best time. Venetian Masks are famous throughout the world, and you’re sure to see some of the best of them here, where it originated.
Being part of this wonderful Venetian tradition is something that will surely make everyone smile and have the great time, even just by walking on the streets. Aside from the grand costumes and great masks, the streets of the city will be filled with a lot of different types of entertainment. Walking around will give you attractions such as booths, jugglers, acrobats, cafes and restaurants hosting their own unique events, theatre performances, gambling areas, dj sets, singers, fireworks. and even some exotic animals.
When you’re in Venice for this festival, one of the best ways to participate is by dressing up with the rest of the people celebrating. There are many shops that offer masks in Venice, especially at this time of the year, so you sure will have a lot to choose from. There is already so much to see on the streets, but some of the other highlights of the event are the different celebrations of masked balls and private parties. This could make you shell out a bit more cash, but you sure will have the best time if you choose the parties wisely.
There is no better way to celebrate the unique culture of Venice, so joining the festivities of the Venice Carnival will surely be something memorable. Whether it’s with friends, family, or strangers, you sure will find something beautiful here that you’ll truly enjoy.
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