This carnival is held in Venezia, Italy in two weeks before Lent which is the 40-day Christian observance of fasting and penitence before Easter. So it is usually held in the middle of February. This festival is one of the oldest and international festival around the world.This festival has been hosted since 1268. It has the longest history among than any other festivals I introduced.
Venezia is a small city is know for floating city. When February arrives, this city is covered with thousands of masks. I saw those kind masks when I've been to abroad, it was a little bit scary. Because it can hide someone's real face and real emotion. So if you could join this festival, maybe you could run away from yourself for a one day!
The highlight of this festival is masquerade. People wear masks and fancy clothing in San Marco Piazza.
Look those elaborate mask! How beautiful they are! Looks very expensive.
But you can also buy cheaper one. It usually costs 5~15€ depending its quality.
Look at the picture below.
Those masks are more usual ones.
People wearing fancy clothing and masks. Although its beautiful and showy if I look them constantly, it terrifying somehow. But it seems like very fun to visit there someday
Be like a king and queen :)
Here is the official homepage of Carnevale di Venezia.
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