The carnival is a festival that is celebrated in
countries of Catholic tradition.
The celebrations often take place in public
parades in which elements dominate playful
and imaginative; in particular , the distinctive
and characteristic of the carnival is the use of
masking.
The word carnival comes from the Latin carnem
upbeat (eliminate meat) or meat, that is !
(meat , farewell), as it indicated the banquet
that was held on the last day of Carnival
(shgrove Tuesday), immediately before the
period of abstinence and fasting of Lent.
VENICE CARNIVAL
ll Venice Carnival is the most famous around the world
and is an international event whose importance is
renewed from year to year through the participation of
thousands of people who invade streets and squares ,
in a fantastic dimension that only Venice can offer.
Living the Venice Carnival means then attend the "
Feast " and its rituals , such as the famous Flight of the
Angel or the Feast of Gentil Foresto .
The Carnival of Viareggio is famous for the parade,
made ​of papier mache, accompanied by costumed
groups that move in procession along the main
avenue. The inhabitants of Viareggio began to
celebrate in this way the Carnival towards the 800 ,
with carriages full of flowers and masked people.
One hundred thousand people attended the first
parade of floats in Viareggio Since then tradition
says that politicians are the characters taken more
targeted!
The Cento Carnival has its origins in the seventeenth
century, as evidenced by some frescoes by Guercino.
Has maintained a local character until the '90s, when
after the partnership with Rio de Janeiro - style carts ,
beautiful girls and entertainment - has become an event
known to Italian and European level, able to attract
many visitors. It was just the partnership with Rio,
which occurred in 1993, revolutionizing the carnival of
Cento to bring it to international summits and involved
directly in the most famous Brazilian parades.
The wagon winner of the event Cento, holds a privilege
unique in the world, to participate in the "Night of
Champions" carioca the parade that takes place in the
Sambadrome in Rio, almost carnivalesque ritual of the
temple of the city .
FOIANO CARNIVAL
The Carnival of Foiano della Chiana (Arezzo) is
considered the oldest carnival in Italy, with
information dating back to 1539; joint with the
2015 edition 476esima, renewed competition
from four large floats belonging to the yards of
Azzurri, Balloon, Nighthawks and Rustici; the
village of Foiano is in fact divided into four
"Shipyards" that during the year each working
on a wagon carnival.
The Battle of the Oranges (Turin ) originates
from the rebellion to an evil tyrant by a
young, Violetta, followed by the entire
citizenship. The revolt relives every year at
Carnival in the Battle of the Oranges, a
fight broke out at the sound of firing of
juicy oranges from Tanks jet.
CARNIVAL MASKS
Almost every region in Italy has its
mask. Each mask in addition to a
particular costume has a character
that sets it apart .
Harlequin is a servant of
Bergamo, lazzarone and
fraudulent,
in
perpetual
quarrel with his master . His
name derives from medieval
French: Harlequin.
The character is quirky and
unconventional, but clever.
Costume: He wears a suit of
colored cloth Stops from a
belt, baggy pants and
comfortable, a shapeless hat
with plume tail rabbit or a
feather and a black mask
over his eyes .
Balanzone Dr. Balanzone , was
born in Bologna , and owes
its name to the " balanza " ,
ie the balance , symbol of
justice of the courts . It is a
character pedantic and
grumpy ; much talk and not
conclude anything, but also
learned and wise . Costume
black wide-brimmed hat ,
long black robe , vest ,
pants blacks , white lace on
the wrists and neck , a lace
collar , white socks and
black shoes with heels . Has
upturned mustache . Very
often holding a book under
his arm .
Brighella born in Bergamo .
Makes
countless
other
crafts,
more
or
less
legitimate
and
honest,
always finding himself in the
midst of various intrigues.
Trait of character is the
readiness and agility of
mind, devising tricks and
traps in which to drop the
next. It is intriguing, very
smart,
and
a
liar.
Wearing
a
jacket
and
trousers decorated gallons
green and black shoes with
green pom poms. The coat
is white with two green
stripes, the mask and hat
are blacks .
Servant Venetian, is the
girlfriend of Harlequin, even
though he does not seem to
want to marry her. It's very
vain, a little owl and who
care about having always
look good. He is young and
witty, the word easy and
mischievous, able to solve
the most complicated
situations with dexterity.
Costume Wear a cap, a
green bodice cinched at the
waist, with a deep neckline
and wide puffed sleeves, a
gathered skirt and striped
raised at the front by a red
satin ribbon, a white apron
and white pointy shoes with
red ribbon.
It is the mask of Turin . Its
name derives from that of
the
chocolate
and
the
famous gianduja chocolate
"Gianduiotto".
He
is
a
connoisseur of wines doc
and his real passion is the
inns. Cheerful and honest
man with good sense of
love, in addition to good
wine,
good
food
also.
Costume wears a costume
of brown cloth , edged with
red, with a yellow waistcoat
and red socks. The mask
was born at the end of '
700, in full Bonapartist
regime.
 Born in Venice in the mid '
500 and represents the type
of
the
old
merchant
avaricious
and
lustful,
vicious, and that undermines
the young love , courtesans,
and most often the maids of
comedy. The name derives
from
Pantalone
"Plant
Leone", as those who were
called, with the excuse to
conquer new lands to
Venice, planted the flag of
San Marco on every land
they could find. Costume:
wears a skullcap, red jacket
and tights, with slippers and
black cloak.
Figure is a funny and awkward. It
is one of the most popular
Italian masks. Probably native
of Naples: its name derives
from
the
Neapolitan
"
figureheads " (flea or little chick
).
Cheeky, crazy, talkative, love
idleness excluding eating and
drinking.
It is often the subject of heavy
blows that elicit laughter .
Costume: He has the hump ,
brings a pointed hat , a black
mask with a hooked nose , a
smock and trousers very wide
and white .
It brings a mandolin . His shoes
are black and long socks with
pink .
He is in Milan , the witty
Meneghino (diminutive of
Domeneghin ) , servant
crude but common sense
that , eager to keep his
freedom , does not run away
when he has to stand at the
side of his people . Generous
and quick, is proficient in
mock the flaws of the
aristocrats . " Domenighin "
was the nickname of the
servant , who on Sunday
accompanied
noblewomen
Milan to Mass or walking .
Costume: He wears a threecornered hat and wig with
pigtail to the French, a long
brown jacket , shorts and
red
and
white
striped
stockings .
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