Father of  Celebrations: World's most spectacular carnivals

Father of celebrations: World's most spectacular carnivals

Venice Carnevale (Italy) The Venice's Carnival is said to have originated in the 12th century. The tradition of wearing masks remains a central component and has become part of other Carnival celebrations all around the world.

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Tenerife Carnaval (Canary Islands, Spain) The Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival has filled the streets with explosions of joy and showers of color for several centuries. The city becomes one big, rainbow party for 15 days of pure extravagance

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Cologne Karneval (Germany) Cologne’s Carnival season officially begins earlier than most. The main events happen in February. The party begins with the Women’s Carnaval, when locals wear party clothes to work, followed by masquerade balls and festivities in the evening that last well into the night

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Rio de Janeiro Carnaval (Brazil) The most famous Carnival celebration in the world dates back to 1723 and attracts more than two million people each day of the festivities. More than 200 blocos, or groups of performers, take to the streets of Rio during the day, and the festivities last all night, even until the following morning or into the next day

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Oruro Carnaval (Bolivia) With thematic parades depicting the characters from a wide variety of folk myths and legends, Oruro’s Carnival celebration is one that definitely manages to turn normality on its head.

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Binche Carnaval (Belgium) In 2003, UNESCO proclaimed Binche’s carnival celebration a “Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity,” a testament to its unique character.

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Nice Carnaval (France) With six carnival parades, 17 floats, and thousands of dancers and musicians from all over the world – the Nice Carnival celebration is a lively and vibrant festival full of tradition. No wonder it’s considered one of the best in Europe! Be sure to see the Flower Battle

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Mardi Gras in New Orleans Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, has its roots in 17th and 18th-century European traditions within the House of Bourbon. Carnival used to be a party for the privileged few, but today it’s a merry-go-round of people of all ages who take to the streets in increasing numbers.

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