Venice Carnival 2024 First Look - Carnival Venezia 2024 video
Venice Carnival 2024 is taking place from 27th January 2024 to 13th February 2024, and excitement for Venice Carnival is already on as people from all over the world gear up to witness the colorful and vibrant spectacle that is the Venice Carnival.
During the Venice Carnival, St. Mark's Square is transformed into a vibrant and colorful scene, as performers, street artists, and musicians take to the square to entertain the crowds. Participants in the carnival also flock to the square, dressed in elaborate costumes and masks, to be a part of the festive atmosphere.
This festival dates back to the 11th century and has been a celebrated event for over a thousand years. The Venice Carnival is known for its elaborate masks, ornate costumes, and stunning parades that take place throughout the city.
Short History:
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According to legend, the Carnival of Venice began after the military victory of the Venetian Republic over the Patriarch of Aquileia, Ulrich II von Treven, in the year 1162. In honour of this victory, the people started to dance and gather in St Mark's Square. Apparently, this festival started in that period and became official during the Renaissance. In the 17th century, the Baroque Carnival preserved the prestigious image of Venice in the world. It was very famous during the 18th century. It encouraged licence and pleasure, but it was also used to protect Venetians from present and future anguish. However, under the rule of the Holy Roman Emperor and later Emperor of Austria, Francis II, the festival was outlawed entirely in 1797 and the use of masks became strictly forbidden. It reappeared gradually in the 19th century, but only for short periods and above all for private feasts, where it became an occasion for artistic creations.
After a long absence, the Carnival returned in 1979. The Italian government decided to bring back the history and culture of Venice and sought to use the traditional Carnival as the centrepiece of its efforts. The redevelopment of the masks began as the pursuit of some Venetian college students for the tourist trade. Since then, approximately 3 million visitors have been coming to Venice every year for the Carnival.[2] One of the most important events is the contest for la maschera più bella ("the most beautiful mask"), which is judged by a panel of international costume and fashion designers. 🥳
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