The origin of carnival

Carnival is a traditional festival in Europe and America. It originated from Saturnalia in ancient Rome, developed in the Middle Ages and prevailed in contemporary times. Carnival festivals vary from country to country, some begin on New Year's Day, and some begin on Christmas or other days. But most countries hold it in February and March when the climate is pleasant. Viareggio, an Italian coastal city, is one of the world-famous holiday village carnivals. Latin America is recognized as the "hometown of carnival" in the world.

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Carnival lasts for four days and is held in the middle and late February every year. It is said that the Brazilian Carnival originated in Europe in the 5th century A.D./Kloc-0, when the Pope ordered a celebration in front of the religious palace three days before fasting. Christians danced and danced, and the whole city of Rome was immersed in a sea of joy. Since then, the carnival has been officially recognized and widely circulated in Europe, and then it was introduced to Brazil by the Portuguese.

164 1 year, El Salvador held a parade of horses and floats, which initiated the celebration of carnival in Brazil. 1846, Brazil held the first carnival masquerade. /kloc-In the second half of the 9th century, with the gradual abolition of the slave trade in Brazil and the final abolition of slavery, the majority of black people joined the carnival parade happily, dancing with strong African style accompanied by African traditional musical instruments.

1889 After Brazil overthrew the monarchy and established the Republic, the carnival changed in form and content, and samba gradually became the protagonist of the festival. In this way, over time, unprecedented non-religious national get-together activities gradually formed today. Although the festival lasts only four days, as early as one or two months before the festival, major cities and groups from all walks of life in Brazil began to prepare for the festival.

The main streets of the city were also dressed in festive costumes early, and high stands were set up on both sides of the streets. Although the ticket price of the best box in Rio de Janeiro stands was as high as more than 1000 dollars, it was snapped up early.

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