The 2019 Venice Carnival, which will take place between February 16 and March 5, has its roots in the 11th century. Along with the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and Mardi Gras in New Orleans, USA, this is one of the largest and most important carnivals in the world, which is visited by around 3 million people from all over the world every year. Its rich history, beautiful masks, varied events and unusual facts are the reasons why the Venice Carnival 2019 is worth visiting.
A tradition that is more than eight centuries old is about to begin in 1162, when the Venetians celebrated their victory over the patriarch of Ogle. That's when they started meeting on the square of St. Mark, where they danced and rejoiced. Under the rule of Austria and Napoleon Bonaparte, he was the carnival is completely banned, and the wearing of masks was also strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, they kept the tradition on the islands of Murano and Burano (an island in the Venetian lagoon). The carnival is on returned in 1979, when the Italian government decided to revive the tradition, history and culture of Venice. It is one of the most important events of the Venetian carnival competition for the most beautiful mask (la maschera più bella), which takes place on the last weekend of the carnival, and the masks are judged by international costume designers and fashion designers.
Venice Carnival 2019 will take place between February 16 and March 5. There are different ones available carnival packages with unique experiences, lavish parties (prices range from 40 to 500 euros) and public events.
6 facts about the Venice Carnival that you didn't know
1. Carnival once upon a time they were not allowed to interrupt, meaning that it continued at all costs. It was not even interrupted by the death of Doge Renier, who died around February 13, 1789. His death was announced only after all the ceremonies were over, on March 2.
2. Once upon a time, he also had his point at the carnival a young acrobat, who walked on a tightrope from the boat anchored at the pier in the Piazzetta to the bell tower of San Marco. During the descent, he also reached the Doge's balcony and presented him with gifts. This extremely popular event was called Il Svolo del Turco. Later, for safety reasons, wings were attached to the acrobat and the event was renamed Il Vollo Dell'Angelo (Flight of an Angel). After a tragic accident in 1759, when an acrobat had a fatal accident, this was replaced by a wooden dove that threw confetti and flowers at the guests (Il Volo della Colombina). Years 2001 the winged acrobat returned, and the event became Il Vollo Dell'Angelo again.
3. Venetians used to wear masks not only during Carnival, but also during other celebrations. Due to various abuses, they had to change the law on wearing masks several times: in 1339, they were like this banned the wearing of masks at night, and in 1600 they forbade that they enter monasteries or churches with a mask.
4. Any of us can participate various luxurious parties, which take place in the beautiful Venetian palaces. Some of these are private and you can attend them by invitation only. Everyone must have a costume, which can be rented or bought in some studios around the city.
5. They are typical carnival desserts Frittelle (Venetian donuts similar to our mice) and Galani (similar to our flancats), which can be bought in any bakery or pastry shop in Venice during the carnival season.
6. If you don't have a mask, don't worry. Anyone who comes to Venice during Carnival unprepared has several 'street' make-up artists at their disposal who will do a face for around 5 euros they paint with colors and add glitter. For those who want as traditional a mask as possible, you can buy this in shops around Venice, but in this case you will pay a lot more.
More information:
venice-carnival-italy.com
