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Overview of Venice Carnival in Italy

Carnival is usually a feast and carnival before Lent. At first, it was extended from the priest to the day before Lent, but now it is usually limited to a few days before Lent. Prevalent in Europe and America. Venice Carnival in Italy originated from Shennong Festival in ancient Europe and is one of the oldest and largest carnivals in the world today.

The origin of Venice Carnival can be traced back to 1268. In the18th century, carnival activities were in full swing, and princes, ministers, gentlemen and ladies from all over Europe flocked to Venice to watch wonderful indoor music and drama performances and participate in people's carnival in the streets and squares. Venice won the title of "Carnival City". /kloc-After the 0/9th century, Venice gradually declined, and the carnival gradually lost its vitality. It was not until nearly 20 years ago, with the development of tourism and the resumption of carnival activities in Venice, that Venice carnival was able to reproduce its glory.