Il Carnevale italiano!: Marvels of the Italian Carnival
Description
Elegant painted masks and sumptuous baroque costumes scurry around the Canals of Venice; In Viareggio, Tuscany 20' tall parade floats satirize politicians, celebrities, and the absurdities of life itself; In the northern Piedmont town of Ivrea, the tale of a poor miller's daughter defending her honor against the Lord of the Manor plays out against a backdrop of local youths pelting each other with sub-food grade oranges for the bragging rights it will confer upon their neighborhood in the year to come.
What could all of this pageantry and spectacle have in common? These are just some of the ways that various Italian regions celebrate the Historic European holiday of Carnival. For one night only, you too can experience the wonders, whimsy, and downright fun of a festival that traces its roots back to the Ancient Roman Saturnalia yet still attracts millions of tourists each year to its celebrations. This one-hour, English-language workshop will explore the history and origins of these celebrations, why and how they maintain their cultural and societal relevance and ways to recreate some of the fun and traditions at home with family and friends.
Led By: Laura "Lucrezia" Martell
Code:
IT025WS01V
Location:
Virtual
Dates:
2/25/2025 6:00 PM - 2/25/2025 7:00 PM
Time:
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 18 - 99
Cost:
$40.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 2/23/2025 at 11:00 PM.