in italy we have a very funny festival in february, something like halloween, but kids and adults...
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CARNIVAL FESTIVALIn italy we have a very funny festival in february, something like halloween, but kids and adults dress up in funny ways.
CARNIVAL IS AN OLD RELIGION FEAST BEFORE LENT AND IN LATIN IT MEANS WITHOUT MEAT, AFTER THAT PERIOD
PEOPLE DIDN’T EAT MEAT
IN EVERY REGION WE HAVE OLD MASKS
Arlecchino, Meneghino and Brighella
in Lombardia
Capitan Spaventa in Liguria
Pantalone and ColombinaIn Veneto
Gianduia and Giacometta in Piemonte
Pulcinella in
Campania Beppe Nappa in
SiciliaStenterello in Toscana
KIDS AND ADULTS DRESS UP IN TRADITIONAL MASKS OR LIKE PRINCE OR PRINCESS, RICH LORD AND LADY OR FAIRY AND WITCH.THEY PARADE THROUGH THE VILLAGE OR THE TOWN THROWING CONFETTI( ROUND SMALL PIECES OF MULTICOLOUR PAPER )AND « STREAMING STARS »
In many towns and villages people prepare floats, special wagon with enormous masks made of « papier mÂchÉ »Followed from music bands and kids!!!
CARNIVAL IN IVREA :
ORANGES BATTLE
This battle commemorates the rebellion of the people against the feudal lord
The legend says that Violetta, a nice girl, did’t accepted the law«jus primae noctis»
So she got the lord drunk and all the people went against the lordSo they obtained the freedom!!!
CARNIVAL SWEETS
Biscuits called bugie or chiacchiere ( lies or chat ) with icing sugar on!
Delicious!!!