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One of the most colourful and amusing period of the year is going to be celebrated in Italy with a lot of appointments, making your stay more pleasant and particular.
The most famous event among all is the Carnival of Venice, which in the past used to start on 26 December with the first masks worn by the citizens, and which lasted till the end of the Shrove Tuesday. The origin of the Carnival of Venice is dated around 1268 with the celebrations of the victory by the doge against the patriarchs of Aquileia. Nowadays the carnival is an event which attracts a lot of tourists from all over the world, with precious and typical masks, local food and exhibitions. And so, from 13 to 24 February 2009, the charming city of Venice will be the location for the famous carnival, with the theme of Sensation, 6 Senses for 6 Sextieres.
According to history, in the past the mask makers had a good value position in the society, due to the importance of the Carnival of Venice. Today, the beauty and the originality of the masks are awarded in different competitions such as The most beautiful children’s mask, from 16 to 21 February in San Marco, following this famous tradition. And more, the Venician feast is going to celebrate in Cannaregio the local food with the colourful demonstration by the Remiere Association.
And for all the lovers of music, Dorsoduro will be the location, every afternoon, of a music show in Campo Santa Margherita, whereas every night the musical entertainment will take place in the Marittima Station. If you want to listen to a specific kind of music, among which the medieval and typical sound of the XVII century, Campo San Barnaba is the right venue.
Anyway, the Carnival of Venice is not the only occasion to celebrate in Italy during February 2009, due to the several amusing appointments offered by the beautiful locations of Bel Paese. The original event of Cioccolando, the chocolate fair which will take place in Livorno from 24 to 26 February, is the unusual way to spend a sweet time full of taste and surprises, discovering that the world of chocolate is not only delicious but also amazing.
So, also Tuscany is going to celebrate the carnival with a huge amount of special events full of taste and happiness. The wonderful city of Viareggio proposes an amazing colourful celebration with the traditional masquerades’parade along the promenade, with music and food tasting. The famous Carnival of Viareggio took place for the first time on a Shrove Tuesday of 1873, when the whealty Youth of the town decided to celebrate this amazing event in the crowded squares of the city. So that every year, all the emotions of tradition can be tasted in this beautiful and famous part of Tuscany.
On 21 February 2009, in the historical scenery of Florence, the traditional Crazies’ Feast, the medieval carnival, will take place in Palazzuolo on the Senio, from 3 pm till late night, with a huge amount of special appointments such as celtic music concerts, acrobats and jugglers shows, accompanied by tastings of delicious grilled meats just around the big fires, symbol of the feast, and the typical warm wines.
Then, if you are looking for a special way to celebrate the Carnival 2009 in Naples, you can attend the traditional Carna-scialata, a dinner–show organized by Pulcinella’s home-museum on the 5 February Shrove Tuesday. A lot of typical dances and songs by artistis from Naples will make glad this amusing occasion to celebrate the carnival, accompanied by the delicious traditional food.
And so, from North to South, all the best of the Italian carnival among songs, shows, traditional masks and good food, to taste the whole essence of Italy with Italia Quality Fabulous Italian Hotels & CO. , luxury hotels in amazing locations such as Venice, Florence and Naples, for an unforgettable stay in the centre of the world full of comfort, tradition, romance and entertainment!