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Venice Carnival Roars to Life with Giant Rat Float!
2 Feb
Summary
- The Venice Carnival officially commenced on Sunday with a grand procession.
- A giant paper-mâché rat, 'Pantegana', led the canal flotilla.
- The festival offers two weeks of vibrant costumes, music, and dancers.
The Venice Carnival commenced on Sunday, ushering in two weeks of vibrant celebration. A grand procession of boats and floats paraded through the city's iconic canals. Leading the festive journey was 'Pantegana,' a traditional giant paper-mâché rat perched on a gondola, a symbol steeped in carnival history.
This annual event draws global tourists eager to experience its unique blend of music, elaborate costumes, and lively dancers. The carnival represents a period of unrestrained festivity and opulence, providing a stark contrast to the upcoming 40-day period of fasting observed during Lent in the Christian tradition.
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