Carnival in Venice

CarvinaleCarvinale, or, Carnevale in Italy is a huge winter festival celebrated in Venice with parties, parades, masquerade balls, other types of entertainment and music. Traditionally, celebrators wear beautifully elaborate Venetian masks which can be made from porcelain, leather or glass. It's basically the Italian version of Mardi Gras because it takes place 40 days before Easter, except way more culturally rich and cooler-because, like, Venice. [Photo via @tmgalido]
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