Venice Carnival 2008 - Carnival Masks
Every February Venice becomes party central when a Carnival season arrives.
The
Carnival of Venice is a must visit at least once in your lifetime, and to get into the spirit of things, a mask is a must.
The Venice Carnival is the most internationally known festival celebrated in Venice, Italy, as well as being one of the oldest. Venetians wear masks since the 15th century, but the tradition can be traced back to the beginning of the 14th Century.
Certainly the symbol of the Carnival is the MASK, the most famous of the Venetian masks is the “bauta”, the white, smooth and essential mask. Masks are a big cottage industry in today's Venice, and sold all year round. You can buy masks all over Venice including the islands of the lagoons. They are handcrafted by local artists and are real piece of art. For this and many other reasons the carnival of Venice is still today one of the most attractive European Carnival.
People come from all over the world to attend private and public masked balls and masked revellers of all ages invade the campi where music and dancing continues nearly day and night. Theatrical performances and an array of ancient games are organized for the amusement of Venetians and visitors alike.
Don’t miss this year Venice Carnival! The Venetian Carnival 2008 runs from January 25th to February 5th.
Fights + Hotels
From London to Venice start from £ 137.00
HOSTELS
in Venice - Prices start from £24.00
Enjoy one of the most exclusive masked balls of the year!!!!!
