CARNIVAL OF VENICE

                                                      THE HISTORY OF VENICE CARNIVAL
THE  VENICE CARNIVAL is celebrated in the city of Venice before Christian Lent but days always vary,and is one of the most important Carnivals of the world and the most important of Italy.
At this time venetians and so many visitors dress in masks and costumes to dance through the streets and canals of this city ,which is filled with dancers,acribats,and theater plays.
Each disguise and each masks has its history and symbolize something.The participants of this carnival wear the costumes of 16 th and 17th centuries.During this holiday it is very typical to eat a sweet called "Fritole".

                                                           ORIGINS

The Carnival of Venice dates back to the 11th Century ,although no public holiday was declared with two centuries later.With the occupation of Venice bu the army of Napoleon Bonaparte the Carnival was for bidden for fear of conspiraces.
The Carnival was recovered in 1979.

                               THE CARNIVAL THEN AND NOW
The main difference from before and now is that before,it was only for a great minority,that is,the aristocracy.And now it is for all who want.Apart from this there was also a period in which the carnival was private and not public.
Also appeared new shows like the "Flight of the Angel".

                              MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
I never have been to the carnival but I would love it since everyone says that it is spectacular.It would be fantastic to dress in the typical costumes and with the masks.