Wednesday 23 January 2013
The festivity known as Carnevale, is mainly celebrated in Italy but also in many other places around the world. Better known as Carnival or Mardi Gras, it’s a sort of “final” party before Ash Wednesday, and it falls 40 days before Easter (so the actual date changes yearly) so, strangely enough, its roots lie in the Christian calendar.
Wednesday 27 June 2012
The 11th edition of Le Carnaval Tropical de Paris will take place on July 7th, at Place de la Nation and all around Ile de France. Colorful costumes, parties, shows and flowing rhythms to spend a joyful and unforgettable afternoon in the French capital.
Monday 13 February 2012
The Carnival of Binche, which has even been listed by UNESCO because of its cultural significance and longevity, is the biggest and the liveliest annual event in Belgium. The Carnival in Binche, a peaceful town some 60 kilometers south of Brussels, takes place this year from February 19th to 21st, with Shrove Tuesday as the highlight before the ritual fasting, which begins on Ash Wednesday.
Monday 23 January 2012
Carnevale, aka Carnival, is celebrated in many places around the world, 40 days before Easter, a final party before Ash Wednesday and the restrictions of Lent. Throughout Italy, Carnevale is a huge winter festival celebrated with parades, masquerade balls, music, and parties. But Venice’s Carnival, is definitely one of the most exciting things you may ever experience in your life!
Tuesday 24 May 2011
Held each August since 1964 (some say 1966), the Notting Hill Carnival was originally a folk festival organized by the West Indian community of Notting Hill. Nowadays, it is the largest festival of its kind in Europe. Celebrations are mainly concentrated in the areas of Portobello Road Market and Golborne Road Market and attract millions of visitors from all over the globe.
Friday 4 February 2011
From February 18 to March 8, on the Cote d’Azur in Nice is held the grand Carnival, which this year will be inspired by the King of the Mediterranean
Thursday 3 February 2011
In Viareggio Carnival is color, music, sense of humor, parades of papier-mache masks and large allegorical floats from February 20 to March 13
Wednesday 2 February 2011
The crazy Carnival of Cologne awaits you from March 3 to 8, not to be missed the parade of the ‘Rose Monday’, procession of allegorical floats and masks
Tuesday 1 February 2011
At Carnival time, Venice is teeming with events and parties. In these days, staying on the islands of the lagoon is never cheap, but there are many alternatives
Monday 31 January 2011
Traveleurope with its discounted flights will make you discover all the carnivals of the world, where you can spend days of amusement
