Masks at the Venice Carnival – depositidiborsa.it
Carnival no longer respects traditions and is tinged with new colors. Many new masks replace the more classic ones. In the next paragraphs we will find out which are the most sought after Carnival costumes by young and old.
To date we risk losing traditions ancient and significant for our country. Even the most folkloric anniversaries retain the enthusiasm of celebrating but move away from the origins. And here’s how Carnival changes, a party that involves young and old. The costumes and masks of yesteryear are no longer chosen for Carnival disguises.
The traditional masks
Among the more classic masks and costumes we find Pulcinella and Arlecchino. The origins of the character of Pulcinella date back to the 19th century. This character has Neapolitan origins and was born in Acerra. There are two different versions of the meaning of this mask. According to many, the name derives from Puccio D’aniello. Or a farmer who decides to leave the land to join a company of wanderers. The other version tells us that Pulcinella derives from Pulcinello. Term that would refer to a small chick that recalls the curved nose of the mask. While the Harlequin mask has Bergamo origins. The story goes that this character was born in a poor neighborhood of Bergamo. What makes this mask recognizable is the colorful costume. Unfortunately these customs are fast disappearing.
Princesses and superheroes never go out of style
The favorite costumes of the little ones they are certainly the ones that represent princesses and superheroes. Kids choose to dress up as Spiderman, Batman, Superman and even the Hulk. For girls, the Disney princesses win. Among the most classic costumes we find Belle, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. Among the latest trends we find Frozen, one of the newly released Disney princesses. This year, however, the most sought-after costume is certainly that of Wednesday, a character belonging to the historic Addams Family.
What adults choose to dress at Carnival
Also in this case the Addams Family Wednesday costume is highly sought after. The new Netflix series has managed to revive the historical events of this alternative family in a modern key. Among the timeless we find the nun and priest costume, the mad hatter and the Hawaiian theme. The Casa di Carta is still very popular, in particular this theme is the favorite for those who decide to parade in groups.
How Carnival changes, here are the most sought-after masks and how much they cost
The cost of Carnival costumes varies according to the quality of the materials, the size and the character. The price ranges from a minimum of €10 to a maximum of €2,000. Often the difference is also the amount of accessories that make up the costume suit. Even deciding to have a tailored suit made to measure raises the cost considerably. However, to optimize expenses we can get a nice used Carnival costume. It is possible to find many types, and also in excellent condition in shops that deal with used and online.
