Carnivals | Origin of the carnival and most important celebrations in the world

betamusic (69)in #photography • 5 years ago (edited)

Hi Dear Steemians

This time I will summarize the carnival and as is celebrated in various parts of the world, the most important carnival and the most picturesque, from my point of view and the inquiry I've done I bring this colorful post starting with a personal photo taken by a professional with the occasion to celebrate these dates:

Carnival is a festival linked to the Christian calendar and was originally thought of as a period of excesses and debauchery before Lent, a time of austerity and abstinence. The expansion of Christianity brought the party to many places in America, which then mixed with various local traditions.

Where does the carnival originate?

Currently celebrated in some Latin American countries such as the famous carnivals of Rio de Janeiro, these carnivals have taken these celebrations to a desparpajo of grandeur eccentricity in floats, troupes with dancers, joy and much flavor and flaunt the Guinness Record of the world's largest carnival celebration.

The word carnival comes in its etymology of Latin "snowy", composed of "Carne" and "levae" in the sense of removing, since it is celebrated, in the three days before lent where meat is not consumed.

Carnivals of Rio de Janeiro

Carnivals of Venice

In Italy, the best known carnivals are those of Venice where masks are disguised and placed to hide their identity, lasts 2 weeks and is celebrated in the streets with processions among the population, are very usual parties in the plaza "San Marcos" As well as the parades on the gondolas through the city's canals, they all wear picturesque costumes, masks and private parties are usual.

Carnival Mardi Gras in United States

This striking and spectacular carnival is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday in the American city of new Orleans have a strong French influence and the colors purple, green and golden, which symbolize justice, faith and power, are very present in the Staging of one of the great quotes from the state of Louisiana. Its beginnings date back to the early eighteenth century.