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Yes! If you have never been visiting neither Venice nor Rio de Janeiro for Carnival then you are definitively missing something! They are both really worth a trip and the fun will be guaranteed for sure. Only make sure you reserve Your flights and accomodation in time! But what is Carnival exactly ? Do you know something about it? ...we will try to fill in the gap for you! Carnival is a Christian festive season that occurs before the Christian season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). Carnival typically involves a public celebration and/or parade combining some elements of a circus, masks and public street party. People wear masks and costumes during many such celebrations, allowing them to lose their everyday individuality and experience a heightened sense of social unity. Excessive consumption of alcohol, meat and other foods proscribed during Lent is extremely common. Other common features of carnival include mock battles such as food fights; social satire and mockery of authorities; the grotesque body displaying exaggerated features especially large noses, bellies, mouth, abusive language and degrading acts; depictions of disease and gleeful death; and a general reversal of everyday rules and norms. From an anthropological point of view, carnival is a reversal ritual, in which social roles are reversed and norms about desired behavior are suspended. Winter was thought of as the reign of the winter spirits that were to be driven out for the summer to return. Carnival can thus be regarded as a rite of passage from darkness to light, from winter to summer: a fertility celebration, the first spring festival of the new year. …..so now you that you know a bit more about Carnival remember that the 2 most celebrated and famous are Venice and Rio, very different but both really fascinating. Maybe this year it is now too late to organize properly but next year you should not miss the event     Just as Carnival gives you a chance to be somebody else for a night why not wear our unique, one-of-a-kind pieces? They will add some precious and glittering light to your outfit making you feel beautiful and charming. So we hope you have appreciated our hints for your next travels…....see you next month, same place, same jewels! Kisses ♥ ♥ ♥ |