9 FEB 2023

The Crazy Carnival
Returns To Venice

DAILYO

BACK WITH A BANG

The annual carnival has returned to Venice, Italy, in all its pre-pandemic glory.

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A FORTNIGHT OF FUN

The Venice Carnival kicked off in the first weekend of February and will go on for two weeks, till February 21, 2023.

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FROM the 11th Century

The Carnival of Venice, which began in the 11th Century, is one of the oldest carnivals in the world.

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PRE-COVID GLORY

The Carnival is back to Venice in all its pre-Covid glory, after a gap of two years due to the pandemic.

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The carnival attracts tourists from all over the world, who flock to Venice to take part in it.

GLOBAL ATTRACTION

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COSTUMES COSTUMES

Ornate masks, costumes and music mark the two weeks of the Venice Carnival.

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The Carnival was scaled down in the last two years due to the pandemic, but it has returned and how!

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TREAT FOR THE EYES

These two weeks in Venice are marked by celebrations, dance, music and festivities.

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DANCE AND MUSIC

The main attraction of the Floating Parade at the Venice Carnival this year was this giant rat.

A GIANT RAT

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During these two weeks, all of Venice transforms into one big, neverending party, with fests and performances round every corner.

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A STREET PARTY