2011-03-13
Viareggio Carnival
The most spectacular in Italy, Viareggio Carnival is famous worldwide for its incredible floats, which satirise public and political figures. Huge Trojan horse-like puppets parade around the town, competing for the finest float award.
The people of Viareggio begin preparing the huge papier-mâché puppets in
hangar-like buildings by the sea. Making them and setting them atop the
floats requires considerable technical skill, creativity and
imagination.
On set days throughout the carnival period each
float carries about 200 people in costume as well as a dozen inside to
manoeuvre the weights, counter-weights and levers that prevent the
puppet from toppling over. Each parade finishes with gastronomic events
and a massive municipal fireworks display.
The period of
carnival is a licence to play practical jokes, which include throwing
confetti and brandishing soft rubber truncheons and foam weapons. The
season's typical sweets are crispy frittelle and chiacchiere.
When: 20 Feb - 13 Mar 2011; Sun only
Where: Viareggio, Italy
From: whatsonwhen.com
last modification: 2011-02-04
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