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www.carnevale.venezia.it Sathid Tongrak
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table of contents
GENERAL INFORMATION
BACKGROUND / 6 • MAIN & HIGHLIGHT ACTIVITIES / 7
PARTICIPATING PARTY / 9
DURATION & TICKET REQUIREMENT / 10
TIPS FOR PARTICIPANT / 12
SIMILAR EVENTS / 14
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“VENICE ONCE WAS DEAR,
THE PLEASANT PLACE OF ALL FESTIVITY,
THE REVEL OF THE EARTH,
THE MASQUE OF ITALY.” — Manfredi Lefebvre D’Ovidio, Chairman
“VENICE ONCE WAS DEAR,
THE PLEASANT PLACE OF ALL FESTIVITY,
THE REVEL OF THE EARTH,
THE MASQUE OF ITALY.”
— Lord Byron, British Poet
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“VENICE ONCE WAS DEAR,
THE PLEASANT PLACE OF ALL FESTIVITY,
THE REVEL OF THE EARTH,
THE MASQUE OF ITALY.”
— Lord Byron, British Poet
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Venetians have been celebrating Carnevale
since at least the 15th century. In those
days private clubs organised masked balls,
and popular entertainment included such
gentle fun as bull-baiting and firing live dogs
from cannons. By the 18th century Venice
was in the grip of hedonism , and the
licentious goings-on of Carnevale lasted two
months.
R e a d m o r e :
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/venice/
t r a v e l -ti p s -a n d -
articles/76313#ixzz2EuoZ4AJD
masked locals were banned from throwing
eggs out of windows. It later became a time
of mass celebration, with masquerades in
the palazzi l ining the Grand Canal and
bullfights and cart-racing in the streets.
F e s ti v i ti e s d e c l i n e d a ft e r N a p o l e o n
c o n q u e r e d V e n i c e i n 1 7 9 7 a n d w a s
abandoned when Mussolini banned the
wearing of masks in public. The Carnevale
was reintroduced in 1979, prompting some
to argue that it is purely a commercial
phenomenon; prices soar, the place is
packed and the many mask shops do a
roaring business made the Carnevale
became world’s finest festivals.
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L e v e l o f P a r t i c i p a t i o n : 3 – d o n a m a s k
and join in the famous bal l .
C a r n e v a l e i s a m a s k e d e x t r a v a g a n z a ,
w o r l d ’ s b e s t -k n o w n b a r o q u e f a n c y -
dress party . Thousands of tour ists come
t o V e n i c e t o s e e a n d t a k e p a r t i n i t s
magnif icent Carnevale; walk ing round in
f a n c y d r e s s i n t h i s c i t y ’ s m a g i c a l
s c e n e r y m e a n s t a k i n g p a r t i n a t r u l y
e x c e p t i o n a l h a p p e n i n g . T h o s e
myster iou s , d i s turb ing Venet ian masks ,
eyeing you from the c i ty ’s a l leyways are
p a r t o f w h a t w e i m a g i n e t h e V e n e t i a n
w o r l d w o u l d h a v e b e e n l i k e 3 0 0 y e a r s
a g o . T h e y a r e a n i r r e s i s t i b l e a t t r a ct i o n
f o r w h a t i s u n d o u b t e d l y o n e o f t h e
w o r l d ’ s m o s t u n i q u e e x p e r i e n c e s : t h e
re - l iv ing of 18th century Venice.
T h e m a i n e v e n t s o f t h e C a r n e v a l e t a k e
p l a c e i n t h e S t . M a r k ’ s S q u a r e . T h e
s t r e e t s a r e f i l l e d w i t h a c t o r s , j u g g l e r s ,
m a g i c i a n s a n d a c r o b a t s . T h e s e p e o p l e
p e r f o r m t h r o u g h o u t t h e c e l e b r a t i o n ,
e n c h a n t i n g e v e r y s p e c t a t o r . I l l u s i o n ,
m i m e a n d s t u n n i n g a c r o b a t i c m o v e s
l e a v e t h e s p e c t a t o r d e l i g h t e d . T h e
s t r e e t s a r e a l s o f i l l e d w i t h s i g n e r s a s
s ing ing and danc ing are a major part o f
t h e C a r n e v a l e o f V e n i c e . B y t h e
e v e n i n g , t h e w h o l e o f V e n i c e l i g h t s u p
a n d m u s i c a n d d a n c e s h o w s t a k e s t h e
center s tage . Peop le a l so part ic ipate in
a c t i v i t i e s l i k e m a s k s p a r a d e a n d
costume bal l .
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These events are equally participated by
both the locals and the tourists. Participants
of the Venice Carnevale will wear mask with
elegant and matching costume to disguise
themselves. The wearing of masks erases
the gap between people.
During the Carnevale people from all class,
sex and race mingle together to celebrate.
It was basically for this reason the mask is
included in the Carnevale. The Venetian
masks became a part of the Carnevale many
centuries ago. With the social difference
being prevalent during those days masks
were a perfect way to participate in the
Carnevale.
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Duration of the Events:
18 Day from Saturday January, 26 2013 to Tuesday February, 12 2013
Ticket requirement:
You can easily obtain a ticket for one of the smaller events once you arrive in Venice but the
larger balls sell out quite quickly. Liaisons Abroad (020 7376 4020; www.liaisonsabroad.com)
can arrange tickets and gondola or water taxis if required. Alternatively, contact the Venice
committee that deals with all events for which payment is required (0039 041 717065;
www.meetingeurope.com) or the Venice tourist office (529 8711; www.turismovenezia.com),
which will have final details of public events and concerts towards the end of month.
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Plan ahead and book hotels well in advance for Carnevale season. Check these Top
Rated Venice Hotels or Venice Bed and Breakfast. Hotels often charge high season prices
during Carnevale.
Carnevale is a laid back affair in Venice, not very rowdy even when the city is packed.
There’s lots of awesome public entertainment, especially starting in early evening.
People wearing elaborate costumes and masks hang out all over town so there are lots
to see just by walking around. For the best Carnevale experience, wear a costume or at
least a mask yourself. It’s easy to buy an inexpensive mask once you’re in Venice.
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Although the main events are centered on Piazza
San Marco, Carnevale events are held in every
Sestiere so be sure to visit other areas of Venice. A
fir ew or ks sh ow h e ld i n P ia zz a S an M ar c o
culminates Carnevale and the fireworks can be
seen from almost anywhere in Venice.
Most high-end hotels hold masked balls, smaller
and more private than the public events. They’ll
also engage someone to make your costume.
Attendance at a ball, including a costume, can run
about 500 euro. More formal Carnevale events,
private parties, and masquerade balls require
reservations ahead of time.
Betsy Malloy, California Travel, went to Venice
Carnevale in 2009. She recommends staying in
Venice from the Wednesday through the Saturday
prior to Carnevale. There are lots going on before
the actual Carnevale date, including plenty of
entertainment and costumed characters. You’ll
avoid the biggest crowds but still enjoy the
Carnevale atmosphere.
Carnevale dates change every year, corresponding
with Shrove Tuesday forty days before Easter.
Carnevale is a winter event, so weather may be
cold or rainy.
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Carnival of Nice, France
The Nice Carnival is the most popular
winter event on the French Riviera. The city
comes alive during a fortnight of festivities,
with carnival processions, flower parades,
prestige soirées, concerts and fireworks,
attracting over a million spectators.
Music flows from every street corner and
huge papier mâché characters with giant
heads parade through the city - some on
floats, some dancing with the crowds on the
streets.
Spectacular processions, day and night, take
place along the seafront Promenade des
Anglais and include the Bataille des Fleurs, a
huge parade of flowers accompanied by
marching bands and twirling majorettes.
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Fastnacht, Germany
In German, carnival is called as "Fastnacht".
The second day of the three days carnival is
called as Rose Monday and there is a big
parade through the main street. On this
day, the citizens of Koln disguise and go out
to see the parade. It is very enjoyable. The
house ladies, who are supposed to be
graceful on ordinary days, make up their
lips with red lipsticks to draw big mouths
and provoke the men in the parade. Other
citizens jump into the parade and sing songs
together, or young couples kiss each other.
Children blow soap bubbles. It is like a
fantasy world.
Louis iana State of New Or leans was
prospered from producing of cotton and
sugar cane in early 19 century. There were
many r ich p lantation owners. At the
carnival season, those owners rode on
floats and threw the money and jewels to
the poor people of the town. Today,
hundreds of crews ride on the several
dozen of floats and parade the streets. The
crews throw toy jewels to the spectators.
There is a king and a queen on each floats
and brings their 50 crews. As the carnival
days are passing, people, cars, and even
dogs wear toy jewels more and more.
Mardi Gras, U.S.A.
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The carnival of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil of South America is now mid-summer
season. Strong summer sun light is shining.
The carnival is the most exciting moment
for the Brazilians. They work and save
money for a year in order to participate to
the carnival. Most people in Rio de Janeiro
go to Samba schools. There are hundreds of
Samba schools in the town.
The carnival is the competition of Samba
schools. Victory or Defeat is depended on
the originality and creativity of the theme of
the float, music, costumes and dances. A
school of parade consists of 5000 dancers.
They dance and parade on 800m road for
90 minutes with loud Samba music. On the
gorgeous huge float, hundreds of dancers
are keeping dancing. As there are 10 to 12
schools participate on each night, the last
parade finishes in the dawn. All music songs
are Samba, the heart of Brazil. The phrase
of "Oh, Brazil" is repeated by thousand
times. The moment of unification by
patriotism.
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VENICE
wikitravel.org/en/Venice
CARNEVALE DI VENEZIA
www.carnevalevenezia.com
CARNIVAL of VENICE 2013VIVI I COLORI - LIVE IN COL OUR
www.carnevale.venezia.it/index.php?slang=en
CARNEVALE DATES - ITALIAN CARNIVAL FESTIVAL DATES 2010 - 2020
goitaly.about.com/od/carnevale/qt/carnevale_dates.htm
CARNIVALS AROUND THE WORLD
www.hgpho.to/wfest/carnival/carnival-e.html
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