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Wearing masks implied equality, freedom, escape from reality and enjoying vices. Everyone\u00a0was getting the opportunity to be someone else, at least for a short time, and to\u00a0enjoy the role they chose to play.

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Today, during the Carnival of Venice, which lasts a\u00a0little bit less than three weeks, the visitors can choose to attend some of the numerous\u00a0thematic balls that take place each day in lavish Venetian palaces.

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The visitors can also\u00a0experience the carnival spirit and freedom that the former Venetians celebrated at the
\nsquares, bridges and canals, where diverse performances and events were organized.

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\"Carnival
Carnival of Venice
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Just like Venice itself, the carnival festivities\u00a0have long tradition and history.\u00a0History of the carnival is linked\u00a0with the victory of the Republic of Venice \u00a0over Aquileia in 1162.

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The victory was celebrated at the St\u00a0Mark\u2019s Square where a great festivity\u00a0was organized, which is considered\u00a0as the beginning of the carnival.\u00a0The first written documents about\u00a0the carnival date from the year 1296.\u00a0The date of celebration of carnival festivities\u00a0has been changing throughout\u00a0the years.

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During the last three\u00a0decades the carnival has been organised\u00a0in January and February, when\u00a0Venice becomes the city of masks,\u00a0colours, excellent fun and very good\u00a0mood. The specific feature of the carnival\u00a0is that the events do not only\u00a0take place at squares, but also at great\u00a0number of canals, off-streets and\u00a0bridges, where the visitors are animated\u00a0by different entertainers, musicians,\u00a0magicians and acrobats.

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This year, the Carnival of Venice was held in a period from 31st January to 17th February 2015.

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\nThe masks are made of paper or\u00a0leather, decorated with plaster details\u00a0and gold plate, precious and semiprecious\u00a0stones and manually depicted.The central event is taking place at\u00a0the St Mark\u2019s Square which turns to\u00a0magnificent stage, full of luxurious\u00a0masks, suits and costumes, that the\u00a0people taking part in the carnival conceive\u00a0and design months in advance.

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During the carnival, theatres and halls\u00a0organize concerts, plays and various\u00a0manifestations for which the tickets\u00a0must be booked in advance, and the\u00a0price goes up to several of hundreds\u00a0of euros.

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THE HISTORY OF THE CARNIVAL

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\"Carnival
Carnival of Venice
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Wearing masks was everyday practice\u00a0of the Venetians. At the beginning of\u00a0the 14th century, various restrictions\u00a0of masking and disguising came into\u00a0force.

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Masquerades were often banned, which\u00a0influenced the development of\u00a0the carnival itself. In 1608, a law was\u00a0passed, and it allowed masquerades\u00a0only during the carnival and the official\u00a0banquettes. As the moral values\u00a0of Venetians were alarming, drastic\u00a0penalties for violation of these rules\u00a0were prescribed.

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The provisions from the years 1699\u00a0and 1718 prescribed prohibition of\u00a0wearing masks during the lent and\u00a0religious festivals taking place during\u00a0the carnival.

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Weakening of development of carnival\u00a0festivities starts with the fall of the\u00a0Venetian Republic at the end of the\u00a018th Century. The modern history of\u00a0the carnival is reckoned from the year\u00a01979, when the carnival becomes one\u00a0of the main and the most interesting\u00a0attractions of Venice, as well as one of\u00a0the most extravagant carnivals of the\u00a0world.

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THE MASKS

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The masks are the token of Venetians\u00a0and have great significance for their\u00a0culture and history. Wearing masks\u00a0implied equality, freedom, escape from\u00a0reality and enjoying vices. Everyone\u00a0was getting the opportunity to\u00a0be someone else, at least for a short\u00a0time, and to enjoy the role they chose\u00a0to play, but, although it was a general\u00a0belief that under the mask everyone\u00a0is equal, only the chosen ones could\u00a0attend ballroom festivities and private\u00a0masquerades.

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It was considered that the original\u00a0masks were created only by the Venetian\u00a0artisans, who were prominent artists\u00a0highly appreciated by the society.\u00a0There are various types of masks\u00a0worn at the carnival, of which the most\u00a0famous are the following:

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\"Volto
Volto Mask
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Bauta is the most popular Venetian\u00a0mask covering upper part of the face\u00a0and the cheeks, it is possible to talk,\u00a0eat or drink, but the mask completely\u00a0covers the identity of the one wearing\u00a0it. In the 18th century, it was obligatory\u00a0to wear this mask at the certain\u00a0political gatherings.
\nBauta was most often worn only by\u00a0men, in combination with the black\u00a0three-brimmed hat.

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Columbina mask covers only eyes,\u00a0nose and upper part of cheeks. It was\u00a0worn only by women, but nowadays\u00a0it is worn by men as well. Gold, silver,\u00a0crystal and leather are details adorning\u00a0this mask.

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Medico della peste with its white\u00a0\u201cbeak\u201d is the most bizarre and the most\u00a0recognizable Venetian mask.\u00a0Its original purpose was to protect from\u00a0infections and diseases, and later\u00a0people started to use it as carnival mask\u00a0as well. Today, these masks are produced\u00a0with much more details and\u00a0decoration than in the past.

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Moretta (Servetta muta) is female oval-shaped mask, with velvet and veil.\u00a0Women wearing this mask could not\u00a0speak, as the mask did not have the\u00a0opening for the mouth, only for the\u00a0eyes.

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Larva, also known as volto mask, is\u00a0the typical Venetian mask. Most of\u00a0these masks are white coloured and\u00a0worn together with three-brimmed\u00a0hat and gown. This mask is made of\u00a0wax and fine fabrics, it completely\u00a0covers the face and hides the identity\u00a0of the person wearing it.

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TRADITIONAL \u00a0ENTERTAINMENTS AND PLAYS

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Festival on the Carnival Thursday

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\"Carnival
Carnival of Venice – St Mark Square
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Celebration of the victory of the Venetian\u00a0Republic over the Aquileia emperor\u00a0Ulrich has been taking place at\u00a0the St Mark Square since 12th century.\u00a0After the triumph, the Venetians demanded\u00a0from the Patriarch of Aquileia\u00a0to send them, each year for the\u00a0Carnival Thursday, one bull and 12 pigs,\u00a0which the Venetians held prisoners\u00a0in the Doge\u2019s Palace.
\nThis tradition lasted all until the fall\u00a0of the Venetian Republic. Today, the\u00a0Carnival Thursday is still celebrated,\u00a0in honour of this great victory.

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Angel\u2019s Flight

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The Angel\u2019s Flight represents traditional\u00a0happening in honour of the\u00a0young Turkish acrobat who, in order\u00a0to make a sensation at the carnival,\u00a0descended down the rope stretched\u00a0between the ship anchored near the\u00a0St Mark Square and the church bell tower.\u00a0This very quickly became one\u00a0of the most interesting happenings\u00a0of the carnival, and the custom has\u00a0been kept all until nowadays. As the\u00a0people performing this \u201cflight\u201d were\u00a0disguised as angels, the event was named\u00a0the Angel\u2019s Flight.

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After the accident that happened\u00a0in 1759, when the acrobat fell down\u00a0during the performance of the Angel\u2019s\u00a0Flight, the custom was changed.\u00a0They introduced the tradition of descending\u00a0wooden pigeons, stuffed\u00a0with confetti and flowers, which are\u00a0sprinkled over the visitors.\u00a0In 2001 tradition of descending acrobat\u00a0was returned.

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\"Carnival
Carnival of Veince
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Last Day of the Carnival

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The last day of the carnival was particularly\u00a0feted among the Venetians,\u00a0as those were the last days of freedom,\u00a0before going back to their everyday\u00a0lives. The festivity was taking\u00a0place at the St Mark\u2019s Square, and in\u00a0off-streets, torches were lighted all around\u00a0the city, people were dancing,\u00a0singing and feasting.

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The bells of the church San Francesco\u00a0della Vigna, would announce the end\u00a0of the carnival and the beginning of\u00a0the great lent. This winter, as any other winter, the\u00a0streets, squares, canals and bridges of\u00a0Venice were disguised as imaginative\u00a0Venetian masks and costumes. The entire city was dancing in the rhythm\u00a0of the carnival festivities.

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The Grand Theatre, great stage at the\u00a0St Mark\u2019s Square, was traditionally the\u00a0place of central events, various performances\u00a0choreographic and music\u00a0performances.

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The opening ceremony of the festival\u00a0La Festa Veneziana was held on 31st\u00a0January, and the famous parade of\u00a0boats across the canal Grande started\u00a0the day later. At the St Mark Square,\u00a0in a period from 7th to 17th February,\u00a0the contest for the best carnival\u2019s costume\u00a0took place.

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\"Carnival
Carnival of Veince
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8th February was reserved for traditional\u00a0happening, Volo dell\u2019Angelo/\u00a0the Angel\u2019s Flight. Only one day before,\u00a0the happening Festa delle Marie\u00a0took place, where 12 girls were selected\u00a0in memory of the Venetian doges\u00a0who were, once a year, choosing 12\u00a0beautiful, but modest girls, and gifting\u00a0them with jewels and dresses.
\nFor this year\u2019s exclusive festivities,\u00a0for which the ticket price went up to\u00a0several hundred euros, the organizers\u00a0announced numerous interesting events,\u00a0of which, as tradition, stands out\u00a0great glamorous masquerade ball on\u00a0the love day – The Saint Valentine\u2019s\u00a0Masquerade Ball.

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This year\u2019s St Valentines Masquerade\u00a0Ball was held in the Venetian Palace\u00a0situated at the beautiful Grand Canal.\u00a0The host of this masquerade was\u00a0none other than Casanova himself,\u00a0with his attendance from the famous\u00a0play Commedia del\u2019 Arte. The hosts,\u00a0dressed in luxurious Venetian costumes,\u00a0with the music and the atmosphere\u00a0of the lavish palace, evoked this\u00a0feast for the visitors.
\nAll the guests of this\u00a0precious ball\u00a0had the privilege to enjoy the palace in which masquerades have been organized\u00a0for hundreds of years.

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This year, with its diverse program,\u00a0Venice again justified the expectations\u00a0of many tourists who were hiding\u00a0their faces behind the colourful\u00a0masks and lavish costumes.
\nThe carnival atmosphere reigned in\u00a0all Venetian streets and squares.

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The post CARNIVAL OF VENICE – THE CITY HIDDEN BEHIND MASKS appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Wearing masks implied equality, freedom, escape from reality and enjoying vices. Everyone\u00a0was getting the opportunity to be someone else, at least for a short time, and to\u00a0enjoy the role they chose to play.\nToday, during the Carnival of Venice, which lasts a\u00a0little bit less than three weeks, the visitors can choose to attend some of the numerous\u00a0thematic balls that take place each day in lavish Venetian palaces.\nThe visitors can also\u00a0experience the carnival spirit and freedom that the former Venetians celebrated at the\nsquares, bridges and canals, where diverse performances and events were organized.\n\nCarnival of Venice\nJust like Venice itself, the carnival festivities\u00a0have long tradition and history.\u00a0History of the carnival is linked\u00a0with the victory of the Republic of Venice \u00a0over Aquileia in 1162.\nThe victory was celebrated at the St\u00a0Mark\u2019s Square where a great festivity\u00a0was organized, which is considered\u00a0as the beginning of the carnival.\u00a0The first written documents about\u00a0the carnival date from the year 1296.\u00a0The date of celebration of carnival festivities\u00a0has been changing throughout\u00a0the years.\nDuring the last three\u00a0decades the carnival has been organised\u00a0in January and February, when\u00a0Venice becomes the city of masks,\u00a0colours, excellent fun and very good\u00a0mood. The specific feature of the carnival\u00a0is that the events do not only\u00a0take place at squares, but also at great\u00a0number of canals, off-streets and\u00a0bridges, where the visitors are animated\u00a0by different entertainers, musicians,\u00a0magicians and acrobats.\n\nThis year, the Carnival of Venice was held in a period from 31st January to 17th February 2015.\n\n\nThe masks are made of paper or\u00a0leather, decorated with plaster details\u00a0and gold plate, precious and semiprecious\u00a0stones and manually depicted.The central event is taking place at\u00a0the St Mark\u2019s Square which turns to\u00a0magnificent stage, full of luxurious\u00a0masks, suits and costumes, that the\u00a0people taking part in the carnival conceive\u00a0and design months in advance.\nDuring the carnival, theatres and halls\u00a0organize concerts, plays and various\u00a0manifestations for which the tickets\u00a0must be booked in advance, and the\u00a0price goes up to several of hundreds\u00a0of euros.\nTHE HISTORY OF THE CARNIVAL\nCarnival of Venice\nWearing masks was everyday practice\u00a0of the Venetians. At the beginning of\u00a0the 14th century, various restrictions\u00a0of masking and disguising came into\u00a0force.\nMasquerades were often banned, which\u00a0influenced the development of\u00a0the carnival itself. In 1608, a law was\u00a0passed, and it allowed masquerades\u00a0only during the carnival and the official\u00a0banquettes. As the moral values\u00a0of Venetians were alarming, drastic\u00a0penalties for violation of these rules\u00a0were prescribed.\nThe provisions from the years 1699\u00a0and 1718 prescribed prohibition of\u00a0wearing masks during the lent and\u00a0religious festivals taking place during\u00a0the carnival.\nWeakening of development of carnival\u00a0festivities starts with the fall of the\u00a0Venetian Republic at the end of the\u00a018th Century. The modern history of\u00a0the carnival is reckoned from the year\u00a01979, when the carnival becomes one\u00a0of the main and the most interesting\u00a0attractions of Venice, as well as one of\u00a0the most extravagant carnivals of the\u00a0world.\nTHE MASKS\nThe masks are the token of Venetians\u00a0and have great significance for their\u00a0culture and history. Wearing masks\u00a0implied equality, freedom, escape from\u00a0reality and enjoying vices. Everyone\u00a0was getting the opportunity to\u00a0be someone else, at least for a short\u00a0time, and to enjoy the role they chose\u00a0to play, but, although it was a general\u00a0belief that under the mask everyone\u00a0is equal, only the chosen ones could\u00a0attend ballroom festivities and private\u00a0masquerades.\nIt was considered that the original\u00a0masks were created only by the Venetian\u00a0artisans, who were prominent artists\u00a0highly appreciated by the society.\u00a0There are various types of masks\u00a0worn at the carnival, of which the most\u00a0famous are the following:\nVolto Mask\nBauta is the most popular Venetian\u00a0mask covering upper part of the face\u00a0and the cheeks, it is possible to talk,\u00a0eat or drink, but the mask completely\u00a0covers the identity of the one wearing\u00a0it. In the 18th century, it was obligatory\u00a0to wear this mask at the certain\u00a0political gatherings.\nBauta was most often worn only by\u00a0men, in combination with the black\u00a0three-brimmed hat.\nColumbina mask covers only eyes,\u00a0nose and upper part of cheeks. It was\u00a0worn only by women, but nowadays\u00a0it is worn by men as well. Gold, silver,\u00a0crystal and leather are details adorning\u00a0this mask.\nMedico della peste with its white\u00a0\u201cbeak\u201d is the most bizarre and the most\u00a0recognizable Venetian mask.\u00a0Its original purpose was to protect from\u00a0infections and diseases, and later\u00a0people started to use it as carnival mask\u00a0as well. Today, these masks are produced\u00a0with much more details and\u00a0decoration than in the past.\nMoretta (Servetta muta) is female oval-shaped mask, with velvet and veil.\u00a0Women wearing this mask could not\u00a0speak, as the mask did not have the\u00a0opening for the mouth, only for the\u00a0eyes.\nLarva, also known as volto mask, is\u00a0the typical Venetian mask. Most of\u00a0these masks are white coloured and\u00a0worn together with three-brimmed\u00a0hat and gown. This mask is made of\u00a0wax and fine fabrics, it completely\u00a0covers the face and hides the identity\u00a0of the person wearing it.\n \nTRADITIONAL \u00a0ENTERTAINMENTS AND PLAYS\n \nFestival on the Carnival Thursday\nCarnival of Venice – St Mark Square\nCelebration of the victory of the Venetian\u00a0Republic over the Aquileia emperor\u00a0Ulrich has been taking place at\u00a0the St Mark Square since 12th century.\u00a0After the triumph, the Venetians demanded\u00a0from the Patriarch of Aquileia\u00a0to send them, each year for the\u00a0Carnival Thursday, one bull and 12 pigs,\u00a0which the Venetians held prisoners\u00a0in the Doge\u2019s Palace.\nThis tradition lasted all until the fall\u00a0of the Venetian Republic. Today, the\u00a0Carnival Thursday is still celebrated,\u00a0in honour of this great victory.\nAngel\u2019s Flight\nThe Angel\u2019s Flight represents traditional\u00a0happening in honour of the\u00a0young Turkish acrobat who, in order\u00a0to make a sensation at the carnival,\u00a0descended down the rope stretched\u00a0between the ship anchored near the\u00a0St Mark Square and the church bell tower.\u00a0This very quickly became one\u00a0of the most interesting happenings\u00a0of the carnival, and the custom has\u00a0been kept all until nowadays. As the\u00a0people performing this \u201cflight\u201d were\u00a0disguised as angels, the event was named\u00a0the Angel\u2019s Flight.\nAfter the accident that happened\u00a0in 1759, when the acrobat fell down\u00a0during the performance of the Angel\u2019s\u00a0Flight, the custom was changed.\u00a0They introduced the tradition of descending\u00a0wooden pigeons, stuffed\u00a0with confetti and flowers, which are\u00a0sprinkled over the visitors.\u00a0In 2001 tradition of descending acrobat\u00a0was returned.\nCarnival of Veince\nLast Day of the Carnival\nThe last day of the carnival was particularly\u00a0feted among the Venetians,\u00a0as those were the last days of freedom,\u00a0before going back to their everyday\u00a0lives. The festivity was taking\u00a0place at the St Mark\u2019s Square, and in\u00a0off-streets, torches were lighted all around\u00a0the city, people were dancing,\u00a0singing and feasting.\nThe bells of the church San Francesco\u00a0della Vigna, would announce the end\u00a0of the carnival and the beginning of\u00a0the great lent. This winter, as any other winter, the\u00a0streets, squares, canals and bridges of\u00a0Venice were disguised as imaginative\u00a0Venetian masks and costumes. The entire city was dancing in the rhythm\u00a0of the carnival festivities.\nThe Grand Theatre, great stage at the\u00a0St Mark\u2019s Square, was traditionally the\u00a0place of central events, various performances\u00a0choreographic and music\u00a0performances.\nThe opening ceremony of the festival\u00a0La Festa Veneziana was held on 31st\u00a0January, and the famous parade of\u00a0boats across the canal Grande started\u00a0the day later. At the St Mark Square,\u00a0in a period from 7th to 17th February,\u00a0the contest for the best carnival\u2019s costume\u00a0took place.\nCarnival of Veince\n8th February was reserved for traditional\u00a0happening, Volo dell\u2019Angelo/\u00a0the Angel\u2019s Flight. Only one day before,\u00a0the happening Festa delle Marie\u00a0took place, where 12 girls were selected\u00a0in memory of the Venetian doges\u00a0who were, once a year, choosing 12\u00a0beautiful, but modest girls, and gifting\u00a0them with jewels and dresses.\nFor this year\u2019s exclusive festivities,\u00a0for which the ticket price went up to\u00a0several hundred euros, the organizers\u00a0announced numerous interesting events,\u00a0of which, as tradition, stands out\u00a0great glamorous masquerade ball on\u00a0the love day – The Saint Valentine\u2019s\u00a0Masquerade Ball.\nThis year\u2019s St Valentines Masquerade\u00a0Ball was held in the Venetian Palace\u00a0situated at the beautiful Grand Canal.\u00a0The host of this masquerade was\u00a0none other than Casanova himself,\u00a0with his attendance from the famous\u00a0play Commedia del\u2019 Arte. The hosts,\u00a0dressed in luxurious Venetian costumes,\u00a0with the music and the atmosphere\u00a0of the lavish palace, evoked this\u00a0feast for the visitors.\nAll the guests of this\u00a0precious ball\u00a0had the privilege to enjoy the palace in which masquerades have been organized\u00a0for hundreds of years.\nThis year, with its diverse program,\u00a0Venice again justified the expectations\u00a0of many tourists who were hiding\u00a0their faces behind the colourful\u00a0masks and lavish costumes.\nThe carnival atmosphere reigned in\u00a0all Venetian streets and squares.\nThe post CARNIVAL OF VENICE – THE CITY HIDDEN BEHIND MASKS appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-03-02T13:23:27+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-03-22T16:47:50+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miroslava Jeremic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miroslava/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Miroslava.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/carnevale-venezia-11-e1426719750415.jpg", "tags": [ "carnival", "carnival of venice", "masks", "venice", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/rio-carnival-all-colors-in-the-world-at-one-place/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/rio-carnival-all-colors-in-the-world-at-one-place/", "title": "RIO CARNIVAL \u2013 ALL COLORS IN THE WORLD AT ONE PLACE", "content_html": "

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Rio Carnival is annual event held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This year\u2019s Carnival was held from 8th to 12th February 2013, but the preparation for 2014 is already in progress.
\nThe highlight of Rio Carnival is undoubtedly the Rio Carnival Parade called the Samba Parade or Samba Schools Parade, a totally unique event in the world. More than 72,000 spectators jammed into the Sambodrome to watch the spectacle of samba school floats, dancers, and extravagant costumes during Carnival. Even more people, millions of locals and visitors, took part in the many street parties, dancing and drinking into the wee hours of the night.

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\"RIOSamba Parade

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Rio Carnival has become world-famous through the Samba Parade, a show, a display and competition of the Rio samba schools, of which there are nearly 200. The judges and spectators watch the principal parades in the Sambodromo, which is especially built for this event.

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* Around 2 million people per day are expected to be on the streets.

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* This year, Rio’s street Carnival consisted of 492 block parties, attended by an estimated 5 million Carnival enthusiasts.

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Sambodromo

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The Sambodromo is the “stadium” of samba. It consists of the Parading Avenue (the samba runway) and several independent concrete structures for the spectators (the bleachers) both sides along the Parading Avenue.

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The Sambodromo comes to life during Carnival. It becomes truly magnificent and overpowering, lit up with special effects on Samba Parade nights, filled with thousands of cheering spectators and surrounded by many other thousands who could not get in.

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It is currently under reconstruction and will hold around 90,000 spectators from 2014 Carnival onwards, to accommodate the ever-growing Rio Carnival Parade and for the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games.

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*A quarter of million jobs were created by Carnival and it generated \u00a3420 million for local hotels, restaurants and bars.

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There are 4 different parades in the Sambodromo.\"\"

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1. Samba Schools in the Special Group

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This is the “THE” Parade, the highlight of the Rio Carnival, the must-see show which has made Rio de Janeiro the Carnival capital of the world.

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The schools in this group are especially magnificent and sumptuous.

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2. Champions Parade

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The 6 best samba schools of the Special Group, parade in all their splendor once more, with fireworks.

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3. Samba Schools in the Access Group

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There are 19 large samba schools in this group, following the best 12 schools in the Special Group. The champion of this parade ascends to the Special Group.

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4. Children’s Samba Schools

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These are branches of the big samba schools, formed by children of each community. Their parade follows the procedure of the big schools.

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\"RIORio Samba Schools

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The Rio Samba Schools are associations or social clubs, representing a particular neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro in the annual Samba Parade. They are not samba teaching institutions as their name might suggest. The Rio samba schools are at the epicenter of the Carnival culture in Brazil and much of the \u201csamba world\u201d revolves around them.

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Their main objective is to prepare for and compete annually in the Samba Parade.

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*Samba Schools have a flag, a color-scheme and devoted (usually life-long) supporters.

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They have a flag, a color-scheme and devoted (usually life-long) supporters. They clearly resemble modern corporate organizations, with several departments, sub-divisions, strategic partnerships and apply strong marketing technics. They have a fan group of enthusiastic supporters, official headquarters, workshops in Samba City and rehearsing samba halls, where followers meet, prepare for the next Carnival’s Samba Parade or just spend the night dancing away.

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One of the best is Beija flor samba school, which name means humming bird. It is a beloved and omnipresent bird in the Rio region. The school is based on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, in a place called Nilopolis. It is currently ranked the highest among all Rio samba schools. It imposes strict rules and has the highest expectations towards all of its parading members. It began its recent winning streak in 1998 and won\u00a0again in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2011. It is well-known for its creative extravagance and powerful colors.

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*There are nearly 200 Rio samba schools in parade.

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Rio Carnival Costumes \"RIO

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The carnival is all about dressing up, and it doesn\u2019t matter how under-dressed or overdressed you are. Literally everything has been used as inspiration for the official carnival parade costumes developed by samba schools.

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*The carnival is all about dressing up, and it doesn\u2019t matter how under-dressed or overdressed you are.

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In terms of a formal definition of parade costumes at the samba schools, they are figurative outfits worn by wings and float members, and aid as adornments to the theme construction and development.\u00a0 Wondered and created by costume designers and carnival producers, they are at first elaborated in drawings, the so called \u201ccostume design\u201d. The materials used in the costumes are specified in this costume design as well.

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Costumes must follow a few \u201cguidelines\u201d in order to present a positive image to the judging panel in terms of the costume relationship with theme and other issues, such as:
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 suit the theme (conception and fitness);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 be developed with an imaginative creation (originality);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 be diversified, as to utilization of the theme potential (variety);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 have an accurate overall look, in terms of confection (finishing);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 provide a good sensorial impression (effect);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 allowing favorable color use

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*Some of the schools spend up to \u00a33 million on outfits and preparations.

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Svetlana Gavric

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The post RIO CARNIVAL \u2013 ALL COLORS IN THE WORLD AT ONE PLACE appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "[quote_box_center]\nRio Carnival is annual event held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This year\u2019s Carnival was held from 8th to 12th February 2013, but the preparation for 2014 is already in progress.\nThe highlight of Rio Carnival is undoubtedly the Rio Carnival Parade called the Samba Parade or Samba Schools Parade, a totally unique event in the world. More than 72,000 spectators jammed into the Sambodrome to watch the spectacle of samba school floats, dancers, and extravagant costumes during Carnival. Even more people, millions of locals and visitors, took part in the many street parties, dancing and drinking into the wee hours of the night.\n[/quote_box_center]\nSamba Parade\nRio Carnival has become world-famous through the Samba Parade, a show, a display and competition of the Rio samba schools, of which there are nearly 200. The judges and spectators watch the principal parades in the Sambodromo, which is especially built for this event.\n* Around 2 million people per day are expected to be on the streets.\n* This year, Rio’s street Carnival consisted of 492 block parties, attended by an estimated 5 million Carnival enthusiasts.\nSambodromo\nThe Sambodromo is the “stadium” of samba. It consists of the Parading Avenue (the samba runway) and several independent concrete structures for the spectators (the bleachers) both sides along the Parading Avenue.\nThe Sambodromo comes to life during Carnival. It becomes truly magnificent and overpowering, lit up with special effects on Samba Parade nights, filled with thousands of cheering spectators and surrounded by many other thousands who could not get in.\nIt is currently under reconstruction and will hold around 90,000 spectators from 2014 Carnival onwards, to accommodate the ever-growing Rio Carnival Parade and for the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games.\n*A quarter of million jobs were created by Carnival and it generated \u00a3420 million for local hotels, restaurants and bars.\n\n\nThere are 4 different parades in the Sambodromo.\n1. Samba Schools in the Special Group\nThis is the “THE” Parade, the highlight of the Rio Carnival, the must-see show which has made Rio de Janeiro the Carnival capital of the world.\nThe schools in this group are especially magnificent and sumptuous.\n2. Champions Parade\nThe 6 best samba schools of the Special Group, parade in all their splendor once more, with fireworks.\n3. Samba Schools in the Access Group\nThere are 19 large samba schools in this group, following the best 12 schools in the Special Group. The champion of this parade ascends to the Special Group.\n4. Children’s Samba Schools\nThese are branches of the big samba schools, formed by children of each community. Their parade follows the procedure of the big schools.\nRio Samba Schools\nThe Rio Samba Schools are associations or social clubs, representing a particular neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro in the annual Samba Parade. They are not samba teaching institutions as their name might suggest. The Rio samba schools are at the epicenter of the Carnival culture in Brazil and much of the \u201csamba world\u201d revolves around them.\nTheir main objective is to prepare for and compete annually in the Samba Parade.\n*Samba Schools have a flag, a color-scheme and devoted (usually life-long) supporters.\nThey have a flag, a color-scheme and devoted (usually life-long) supporters. They clearly resemble modern corporate organizations, with several departments, sub-divisions, strategic partnerships and apply strong marketing technics. They have a fan group of enthusiastic supporters, official headquarters, workshops in Samba City and rehearsing samba halls, where followers meet, prepare for the next Carnival’s Samba Parade or just spend the night dancing away.\nOne of the best is Beija flor samba school, which name means humming bird. It is a beloved and omnipresent bird in the Rio region. The school is based on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, in a place called Nilopolis. It is currently ranked the highest among all Rio samba schools. It imposes strict rules and has the highest expectations towards all of its parading members. It began its recent winning streak in 1998 and won\u00a0again in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2011. It is well-known for its creative extravagance and powerful colors.\n*There are nearly 200 Rio samba schools in parade.\n\n\nRio Carnival Costumes \nThe carnival is all about dressing up, and it doesn\u2019t matter how under-dressed or overdressed you are. Literally everything has been used as inspiration for the official carnival parade costumes developed by samba schools.\n*The carnival is all about dressing up, and it doesn\u2019t matter how under-dressed or overdressed you are.\nIn terms of a formal definition of parade costumes at the samba schools, they are figurative outfits worn by wings and float members, and aid as adornments to the theme construction and development.\u00a0 Wondered and created by costume designers and carnival producers, they are at first elaborated in drawings, the so called \u201ccostume design\u201d. The materials used in the costumes are specified in this costume design as well.\nCostumes must follow a few \u201cguidelines\u201d in order to present a positive image to the judging panel in terms of the costume relationship with theme and other issues, such as:\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 suit the theme (conception and fitness);\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 be developed with an imaginative creation (originality);\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 be diversified, as to utilization of the theme potential (variety);\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 have an accurate overall look, in terms of confection (finishing);\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 provide a good sensorial impression (effect);\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 allowing favorable color use\n*Some of the schools spend up to \u00a33 million on outfits and preparations.\nSvetlana Gavric\nThe post RIO CARNIVAL \u2013 ALL COLORS IN THE WORLD AT ONE PLACE appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2013-05-09T15:02:09+02:00", "date_modified": "2015-03-24T16:35:21+01:00", "author": { "name": "Svetlana Gavric", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/ceca/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ceca.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/RIO-Carneval-03.jpg", "tags": [ "carnival", "parade", "rio carnival", "Rio de Janeiro", "samba", "Hot topics" ] } ] }