History and traditions of the Venice Carnival The Venice Carnival has ancient origins dating back to at least the 11th century, when it was celebrated as a period of festivity and freedom before ...

The Venice Carnival kicked off in spectacular fashion, blending tradition with sustainability in a grand opening weekend. A ...

Next to it was a dust ridden stack of 78 RPM vinyl records. Most of it didn’t appeal to me. I loved the “Carnival of Venice” and played it repeatedly. The hiss and crackle of worn-out needles was ...

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Carnival celebrates vibrant global traditions, blending history, resistance, and cultural expression through music, dance, ...

VENICE, Italy (AP) — The opening weekend of Carnival in Venice culminated with a water procession along the Grand Canal that finished in front of the Rialto Bridge with a flourish of colorful st ...

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Carnival commences in February, and it's a huge event in Venice, so be prepared for large crowds of mask-wearing participants. Aside from Carnival, the city is relatively quiet this time of year.

Thousands lined the bridges and canal banks of Venice to watch the floating parade. One of the world's oldest carnivals, it started in the 11th century as a celebration before Lent. The two-week ...