
Venetian Carnival of Masks, Music and Dance
The masked parade of Carnevale di Venezia or the Carnival of Venice, held in February, is one of the most famous carnivals around the world. Its origins are centuries old, but it still attracts thousands of tourists each year who arrive in Venice to admire the sumptuous costumes and masks parading in the streets and squares. Creating masks is, indeed, an art in Venice, a tradition dating back hundreds of years, making the carnival of Venice truly unique. Public shows and exhibitions were organized everywhere in the city, with musicians, dancers, acrobats and jugglers. At the same time, parties and raffish performances take place in private houses, cafés and theaters