The origin of festivals
Many countries in the world have carnivals. This festival originated in medieval Europe. The Goddess of Wood Festival in ancient Greece and Rome and bacchanalia are its predecessors. In some areas, it is also called meat festival and advertisement festival. This festival is closely related to Easter. Before Easter, there is a 40-day lent. During lent, people are forbidden to entertain, eat meat, reflect and repent in memory of Jesus who suffered three days before Easter. Life is solemn and dreary, so in the first three days of lent, people will hold banquets, dances and carnivals, so it is called "Carnival". Nowadays, few people abide by the rules and regulations such as Lent, but the traditional carnival activities have remained and become an important festival for people to express their yearning for happiness and freedom.
People in Europe and South America celebrate Carnival. However, the festival dates are different in different places. Generally speaking, most countries hold celebrations in the middle and late February. Carnival in different countries has its own characteristics, but on the whole, it is still famous for its unrestrained drinking. One of the most famous is the Brazilian Carnival.
It is generally believed that carnival originated from the ceremony of the ancient Romans and Greeks welcoming the Spring Festival. In the middle ages, Catholicism tried to suppress all pagan ideas, but failed to cancel the carnival, so it was included in its own calendar, that is, Thanksgiving. In Europe, especially in Portugal, people wear masks to throw their companions and dance in the street to celebrate. Later, Portugal brought this tradition to colonial Brazil. However, some people think that the carnival in Brazil is different from the traditional carnival, which may come from the worship of local culture by African blacks in Brazil, while others think that it may be a mixture of African and Iberian cultures. Initially, three days before SENZAS Wednesday (the last Wednesday in February of the Gregorian calendar), people wore masks and poured into the streets, throwing rotten eggs, flour and disgusting water at each other. The Portuguese like this kind of prank, and the local black slaves in Brazil also joined in. They painted their faces with flour, borrowed old clothes and hair covers from their owners and played wildly for three days. Many slave owners gave their slaves three days' freedom. They thank their master for his kindness and generally don't take this opportunity to escape.
1October 22nd, 1840, the proprietress of an Italian restaurant distributed invitations, hired musicians, decorated the restaurant with ribbons and prepared confetti. A large group of people came here to dance the fashionable polka dance in the New World, which lasted until 1846. At that time, Clara Del Mashuo, an artist who had just returned from Europe, held a masquerade ball in a theater with a group of dramatic actors, which was very * * * in Italy at that time. Later, people liked this way very much, and other theaters followed suit. A few years later, masquerade became more and more popular, and the rich who were still standing outside at first joined the ranks of masquerade. The practical jokes in the street disappeared from now on. There is a dance advertisement in 1879, which reads as follows: The morning dance is accompanied by the symphony orchestra, and the time is from 0: 00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m., and the ticket is R $0/000 per person. The afternoon dance starts at 5: 00 p.m. in George Square, and the evening dance starts from 9: 00 a.m. to dawn the next day. At the fancy dress ball of Niniches Club, people first used the African Agogo drum and the metal percussion instrument which was loved by black Brazilians. Later, the disguised characters created by local blacksmiths and quarrymen were a great success. This is a masked man with a big African drum and a moustache. He is smiling, warm and kind, and has become a beloved image. This is the famous "Zeperera". In fact, this uncle only represents the happy mood of Brazilians during the festival. Zeperera's songs quickly spread throughout the country and became the representative songs of the Brazilian carnival that year. The lyrics read: "You are a kind person, long live Zeperera! For today's carnival, let's get drunk and live forever! " Carnival was originally a major Catholic festival, usually held in the middle and late February every year for three days. Now it has been changed to Saturday, Saturday and Sunday, and next Monday and Tuesday, a total of four national legal holidays. In the past 100 years, the carnival in Brazil absorbed black music and dance, and gradually changed from a farce and a luxurious masquerade ball in the upper class to a lively and lively celebration with the participation and sharing of all sectors of society. ......
Where are the four carnivals?
One. Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Country: Brazil
The carnival in Brazil is called the biggest carnival in the world. Carnival is the biggest festival in Brazil, but the most famous is the carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
According to legend, the carnival in Rio de Janeiro began in the middle of19th century. At first, the carnival was very small, limited to some indoor masquerade balls held by nobles. People put on masks bought from Paris and enjoy themselves. 1852, a band led by Portuguese Azevedo took to the streets. With the fast-paced music, black people and white people, poor people and rich people, men, women and children all jumped up, and the whole city was full of joy. Azevedo's action was a great success, which became a milestone in the development history of Rio de Janeiro Carnival, marking that Carnival has become a popular festival.
Second, San Diego Carnival.
Country: Cuba
Every year from July to August, grand carnival activities are held all over Cuba. Locals say this festival is related to a period of history. 1953, Castro took advantage of the lax enemy guards at the carnival and led 100 youths to attack the Moncada military camp in Santiago. Since then, the spark of the Cuban revolution has been ignited.
During this period, a main street in the city completely became the venue of the carnival. There are all kinds of stalls on both sides of the street, most of which are beer stalls, followed by food stalls. Drinking beer is a compulsory course for people attending the carnival. Where there is wine, there is meat. "Roasting the whole pig" is a unique scenery at the carnival.
Third, the mask of Venice Carnival.
Country: Venice
Venice Carnival is one of the oldest and largest carnivals in the world today. Carnival in Europe is said to have originated from the ancient Shennong Festival. Every year when winter goes and spring comes, people will automatically get together and sing and dance to celebrate the beginning of agricultural activities in the new year.
The biggest feature of Venice Carnival is its mask, followed by gorgeous costumes. This tradition can be traced back to 1700 years ago. The rich and the poor can blend together through masks. Behind the mask, social differences are temporarily eliminated. The rich have become poor and the poor have become rich. They greeted each other with respect.
4. Notting Hill Carnival
Country: USA
In costumes and masks, Notting Hill Carnival is like a fancy masquerade. Musically, steel drum band, calypso songs and Soga music are the soul of Notting Hill Carnival. The strong rhythm of the steel drum is enough to make the heart beat faster immediately; Calypso's songs often improvise lyrics according to the latest current politics and social hotspots, but the humorous and ironic nature of the lyrics remains unchanged.
Where is the following carnival a South America b Asia?
The following carnival is a traditional festival in which area: choose a.
A south America b Asia
Carnival is usually a feast and carnival before Lent. It was originally extended from the main festival to the day before Lent, but now it is usually limited to a few days before Lent. Popular in Europe and America. Many countries have traditional carnival. Masquerade balls, floats, masks and banquets are the main features of carnival. Carnival originated from non-Christian festivals, such as bacchanalia, Saturnalia and Fauna Festival in ancient Rome, and Celtic religious ceremonies. It is usually held in February and March.
When is the carnival?
Carnival, many countries in the world have carnival. This festival originated in medieval Europe. The Goddess of Wood Festival in ancient Greece and Rome and bacchanalia are its predecessors. In some areas, it is also called meat festival and advertisement festival. This festival is closely related to Easter. Before Easter, there is a 40-day lent. During lent, people are forbidden to entertain, eat meat, reflect and repent in memory of Jesus who suffered three days before Easter. Life is solemn and dreary, so in the first three days of lent, people will hold banquets, dances and carnivals, so it is called "Carnival". Nowadays, few people abide by the rules and regulations such as Lent, but the traditional carnival activities have remained and become an important festival for people to express their yearning for happiness and freedom.
People in Europe and South America celebrate Carnival. However, the festival dates are different in different places. Generally speaking, most countries hold celebrations in the middle and late February. Carnival in different countries has its own characteristics, but on the whole, it is still famous for its unrestrained drinking. One of the most famous is the carnival in Brazil.
What are the three major carnivals in Europe?
The slogan of the Cologne Carnival in Germany is: Long live Cologne, this is a carnival.
Known as the "fifth season", Cologne Carnival officially opened in the old market at the price of 1 1 11and lasted until the end of February of the following year. The main characters are clowns and lunatics. Their grotesque costumes and reckless behavior are amazing. During the festival, all business activities stopped. From pubs to streets, people wearing all kinds of strange clothes were everywhere, and everyone was immersed in singing and laughter. * * * is the fool's moment of carnival on Monday before Lent. At this time, people shouted "Gu Long stood up", "Want sugar" and "Want flowers".
Belgian banshi carnival-one of the oldest street carnivals in Europe.
The Belgian Bansh Carnival, which originated in16th century, is held every February. Banshi Carnival has been listed as the oral and intangible cultural heritage of mankind by UNESCO, enjoying a world reputation and attracting tourists from all over the world every year. The significance of Carnival is to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new year, which is quite similar to the Spring Festival in China. The funny clown "Lill" is the protagonist of the carnival. They are wearing 4-inch thick wooden high-heeled shoes, red and yellow tights and a meter-long colorful ostrich feather on their heads. In the sonorous drum music, they stepped out of the warm and cheerful dance steps of Belgian folk. Traditionally, on the day of carnival, all the shops in Banshi provide drinks and beer for free. All the people here have no nationality or color, only revelry, indulgence and joy. Throwing oranges is the highlight of carnival. The clowns were holding a bamboo basket and throwing golden oranges at the cheering crowd. Oranges symbolize good luck, and people who receive oranges are said to be lucky again and again. "Good luck" greetings, mixed with people's laughter and screams, have made earth-shaking changes in the always calm old town of Banshi.
Venice Carnival in Italy-Shuicheng Carnival
Venice Carnival is one of the oldest and largest carnivals in the world today. It is said that it originated from the ancient Shennong Festival, which is held on the day before Lent from early February to early March every year and lasts for about two weeks. Every year when winter goes and spring comes, people will automatically get together and sing and dance to celebrate the beginning of agricultural activities in the new year. The biggest feature of Venice Carnival is its mask, followed by gorgeous costumes. This tradition can be traced back to 1700 years ago. The rich and the poor can blend together through masks. Behind the mask, social differences are temporarily eliminated. The rich have become poor and the poor have become rich. They greeted each other with respect. As soon as you enter the water lane in Venice and see colorful masks, there is probably no one who is not attracted by the water city in the carnival. There are countless mask shops on the streets of Venice, each with its own characteristics. Some collect fashionable cloaks, some specialize in high-top helmets, and some show the production process of masks on the spot. "Mask" can be as simple as painting directly on the face, or it can be made of pulp, cloth, porcelain, glass or even plastic through complicated procedures. Their common characteristics are exaggeration, magnificence and drama, which make you dazzled and don't know where you are.
Nice Carnival in France-the biggest festival in the world carnival.
Nice Carnival has a history of 100 years, and it is the largest carnival in the world. It is held from the end of February to the beginning of March every year and lasts for about two weeks. During the carnival, Nice, France is full of energy: carnival costumes, first-class floats, charming parties, rock and heavy metal concerts, various entertainment activities and fireworks shows, all of which will attract nearly 6.5438+200 million tourists from all over the world every year. The natural atmosphere of Nice Carnival also makes it a place where many artists pursue creative inspiration. Many great artists, such as Picasso, Manet, Matisse and Renoir, have lived here, which makes creative inspiration and * * * floating everywhere and has a special artistic taste. In order to respect tradition and keep up with the times, every Nice Carnival has a theme. Circus, clowns, food, laughter, madness, love, the 20th century, the new millennium, Europe and other concepts provide artists with a stage for carnival and imagination.
The origin of carnival
Carnival is a traditional festival in Germany, which starts from 165438+ 10/0/and lasts for two or three months every year. On the other hand, April Fool's Day is April 1 day, and the annual date is 1, which is a traditional folk festival in the West and the United States. April Fool's Day originated in France. 1564, France adopted the newly reformed calendar-Gregorian calendar (the current universal solar calendar) for the first time, with 65438+ 10/as the beginning of the year. However, some old-fashioned people oppose this reform and still stubbornly celebrate the New Year by giving gifts on April 1 according to the old calendar. Reform advocates mocked these old-school practices.
Smart and interesting people sent them fake gifts on April 1, invited them to a fake reception, and called the deceived Tories "April fools" or "hooked fish". Since then, people have fooled each other on April 1 day, which has become a popular custom in France. /kloc-At the beginning of the 8th century, the custom of April Fool's Day spread to Britain, and was later brought to the United States by early British immigrants. This festival originated in medieval Europe. The Goddess of Wood Festival in ancient Greece and Rome and bacchanalia are its predecessors. In some areas, it is also called meat festival and advertisement festival. This festival is closely related to Easter. Before Easter, there is a 40-day lent. During lent, people are forbidden to entertain, eat meat, reflect and repent in memory of Jesus who suffered three days before Easter. Life is solemn and dreary, so in the first three days of lent, people will hold banquets, dances and carnivals, so it is called "Carnival". Nowadays, few people abide by the rules and regulations such as Lent, but the traditional carnival activities have remained and become an important festival for people to express their yearning for happiness and freedom.
The origin, characteristics, ways of celebration and which countries have visited the carnival.
The origin of carnival:
This festival originated in medieval Europe. In ancient Greece, Rome and bacchanalia, the festival of the Goddess of Wood can be said to be.
National Carnival Atlas (20 pieces)
Its predecessor. In some areas, it is also called meat festival and advertisement festival. This festival is closely related to Easter. Before Easter, there is a 40-day lent. During lent, people are forbidden to entertain, eat meat, reflect and repent in memory of Jesus who suffered three days before Easter. Life is solemn and dreary, so in the first three days of lent, people will hold banquets, dances and carnivals, so it is called "Carnival". Nowadays, few people abide by the rules and regulations such as Lent, but the traditional carnival activities have remained and become an important festival for people to express their yearning for happiness and freedom.
The characteristics of carnival:
Popular in Europe and America. Many countries have traditional carnival. Masquerade balls, floats, masks and banquets are the main features of carnival. Carnival originated from non-Christian festivals, such as bacchanalia, Saturnalia and Fauna Festival in ancient Rome, and Celtic religious ceremonies. It is usually held in February and March.
Carnival custom:
Carnival lasts for four days and is held in the middle and late February every year.
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.
During the four-day carnival, the heat wave of the carnival swept through Brazil. Men, women and children are dressed in red and green, dressed in colorful clothes, singing and dancing, and the spring tide rushes to the streets. Except pharmacies, hospitals and bars, factories are closed, shops are closed and schools are closed. It can be said that "no one belongs to anyone and no one can control anyone". Needless to say, the rich wear gold and jade ornaments. Even the poor have to adjust their clothes and hats, knock on empty cans and jingle into the carnival crowd, as if they didn't have a carnival once a year and there would be no good luck tomorrow. People forget wealth and poverty, sadness and trouble, tension and fatigue, leaving only joy and joy. At this time, the whole country, regardless of high or low, regardless of race and color, is like a wave of joy flooding into the ocean of joy. This joyful atmosphere also infects travelers from foreign countries, and many foreigners can't help but blend in.
The most enthusiastic, nervous and cheerful is samba. From the16th century, samba, which originated on the west coast of Africa, followed slaves to Brazil. It absorbed the styles of music and dance art from Portugal and India, and evolved into Brazilian samba. When dancing samba, every muscle of the dancer is shaking, which is different from ordinary light dance. As early as 1928, a performance group named "Samba Dance School" appeared in Rio de Janeiro. Since then, the "samba school" has been the protagonist of the samba competition in Rio de Janeiro Carnival. A few months before the carnival, samba dance performance groups must arrange dances, create music, make their own unique costumes and floats, carefully rehearse and select well-trained dance "kings" and "queens".
When samba is disguised as * * *, the leading pathfinder is surrounded by the name and logo of the group to which he belongs, while the following * * * team is composed of leading figures such as leaders, composers and float designers. They wore straight dresses and smiled and waved to the people around them. Followed by a group of beautifully dressed and brightly colored women. They are wearing gorgeous dresses, some wearing feather hats and some wearing masks. There are hundreds of men's percussion bands on both sides or before and after the women's * * * team. The musicians wear underwear inlaid with countless pieces of metal and shine in the bright sunshine. They are playing the beat happily, which is really lively. Then there are floats and samba teams. On the float, there were handsome men and beautiful women who were chosen as "king" and "queen". They often smile and blow kisses to the crowd. Then came the ecstatic samba team. Dancers wear different costumes, which is more beautiful than beauty. They sang and danced to the dance music. This is a dance in which the waist, buttocks and abdomen shake violently. The dancers were in high spirits and the audience looked like idiots. Whether dancers or spectators, people forget all their troubles, their surnames, eating and drinking, and their enthusiasm almost reaches madness.
Which countries celebrate carnival:
Many countries in the world have carnivals. best-known ......
The origin of carnival
Introduction to carnival
Carnival is usually a feast and carnival before Lent. It was originally extended from the main festival to the day before Lent, but now it is usually limited to a few days before Lent. Popular in Europe and America.
Many countries have traditional carnival. Masquerade balls, floats, masks and banquets are the main features of carnival. Carnival originated from non-Christian festivals, such as bacchanalia, Saturnalia and Fauna Festival in ancient Rome, and Celtic religious ceremonies. Although these festivals are held at different times, most of them are held in February and March.
The origin of carnival
Many countries in the world have carnivals. This festival originated in medieval Europe. The Goddess of Wood Festival in ancient Greece and Rome and bacchanalia are its predecessors. In some areas, it is also called meat festival and advertisement festival. This festival is closely related to Easter. Before Easter, there is a 40-day lent. During lent, people are forbidden to entertain, eat meat, reflect and repent in memory of Jesus who suffered three days before Easter. Life is solemn and dreary, so in the first three days of lent, people will hold banquets, dances and carnivals, so it is called "Carnival". Nowadays, few people abide by the rules and regulations such as Lent, but the traditional carnival activities have remained and become an important festival for people to express their yearning for happiness and freedom.
People in Europe and South America celebrate Carnival. However, the festival dates are different in different places. Generally speaking, most countries hold celebrations in the middle and late February. Carnival in different countries has its own characteristics, but on the whole, it is still famous for its unrestrained drinking. One of the most famous is the Brazilian Carnival.
It is generally believed that carnival originated from the ceremony of the ancient Romans and Greeks welcoming the Spring Festival. In the middle ages, Catholicism tried to suppress all pagan ideas, but failed to cancel the carnival, so it was included in its own calendar, that is, Thanksgiving. In Europe, especially in Portugal, people wear masks to throw their companions and dance in the street to celebrate. Later, Portugal brought this tradition to colonial Brazil. However, some people think that the carnival in Brazil is different from the traditional carnival, which may come from the worship of local culture by African blacks in Brazil, while others think that it may be a mixture of African and Iberian cultures.
Initially, three days before SENZAS Wednesday (the last Wednesday in February of the Gregorian calendar), people wore masks and poured into the streets, throwing rotten eggs, flour and disgusting water at each other. The Portuguese like this kind of prank, and the local black slaves in Brazil also joined in. They painted their faces with flour, borrowed old clothes and hair covers from their owners and played wildly for three days. Many slave owners gave their slaves three days' freedom. They thank their master for his kindness and generally don't take this opportunity to escape.
1October 22nd, 1840, the proprietress of an Italian restaurant distributed invitations, hired musicians, decorated the restaurant with ribbons and prepared confetti. A large group of people came here to dance the fashionable polka dance in the New World until 1846. At that time, Clara Del Mashuo, an artist who had just returned from Europe, held a masquerade ball in a theater with a group of dramatic actors, which was very * * * in Italy at that time. Later, people liked this way very much, and other theaters followed suit. A few years later, the masquerade became more and more popular, and the rich who were still standing outside at first joined the ranks of the masquerade. The practical jokes in the street disappeared from now on. There is a dance advertisement in 1879, which reads as follows: The morning dance is accompanied by the symphony orchestra, and the time is from 0: 00 a.m. to 2: 00 p.m., and the ticket is R $0/000 per person. The afternoon dance starts at 5: 00 p.m. in George Square, and the evening dance starts from 9: 00 a.m. to dawn the next day. At the fancy dress ball of Niniches Club, people first used the African Agogo drum and the metal percussion instrument which was loved by black Brazilians. Later, the disguised characters created by local blacksmiths and quarrymen were a great success. This is a masked man with a big African drum and a moustache. He is smiling, warm and kind, and has become a beloved image. This is the famous "Zeperera". In fact, this uncle only represents the happy mood of Brazilians during the festival. Zepereira's songs quickly spread all over the country and became popular. ......
Which countries have traditional carnivals?
This is the carnival all over the world.
Brazil Carnival
The carnival in Brazil is called the biggest carnival in the world. At the carnival in Brazil, everyone doesn't want to express themselves, but wants to fulfill others. Some men want to be feminine; There are also some introverted women dancing crazily, trying to imitate the agile and powerful movements of others.
Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Carnival is the biggest festival in Brazil, but the most famous is the carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The carnival in this city has become the best carnival in the world because of its large number of actors, gorgeous costumes, long duration and spectacular scenes.
Salvador Carnival
Among the carnival in Brazil, the carnival in El Salvador, the capital of Bahia, is unique. Because Bahia people don't want to market the carnival, the carnival here can keep its original flavor.
Amazonian jungle carnival
Parintins is a small Brazilian city with a population of only 90,000 on the Amazon River. A few days a year, tourists from all over the world equivalent to the local population will be moved by it, and even book hotels here 65,438+0 years in advance, because it has a strong Amazon carnival-Boyamba.
Carnival in Santiago, Cuba
Every year from July to August, grand carnival activities are held all over Cuba. Locals say this festival is related to a period of history. 1953, Castro took advantage of the lax enemy guards at the carnival and led 100 youths to attack the Moncada military camp in Santiago.
Venice carnival in Italy
Venice Carnival is one of the oldest and largest carnivals in the world today. Carnival in Europe is said to have originated from the ancient Shennong Festival. Every year when winter goes and spring comes, people will automatically get together and sing and dance to celebrate the beginning of agricultural activities in the new year.
Notting Hill Carnival in England
Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street culture and art festival in Europe, which is held every year in Notting Hill, West End of London, England. Most of the black residents in Notting Hill are not from Africa, but from the Caribbean or other parts of Latin America.
Cologne Carnival, Germany
Cologne Carnival is the most lively carnival in Germany. Second only to the Brazilian Carnival, its main characters are clowns and lunatics, and their grotesque costumes and reckless manners amaze everyone.
Weber Faster Nacht
The carnival in Dü sseldorf, Germany is one of the most attended and lively carnivals in Europe. Thousands of people share delicious beer and happy atmosphere with millions of tourists. Everyone shouted, laughed, played and danced. If you can't stand the cold outside, you can also go to the bar to party.
Belgian bansh carnival
Bansh is located in the province of Heino in central Belgium, about 56 kilometers from the capital Brussels. The carnival held in February every year attracts people from France, Germany and the Netherlands. festival
French carnival is good.
In order to respect tradition and keep up with the times, since 1950s, every Nice Carnival has set a theme. Circus, clowns, food, laughter, madness, love, the 20th century, the new millennium, Europe and other concepts all provide inspiration for the carnival, and provide a stage for artists to exert their imagination.
Gran canaria Carnival.
The participation of the masses and the selection of the "Queen" are two major features of gran canaria las palmas Carnival. People enthusiastically choose the ideal "queen" a few months in advance. In February, the carnival officially began, and all the people merged into a sea of joy. Accompanied by bands at home and abroad, everyone danced salsa and merengue.
Italian carnival
The history of Italiani Za Carnival can be traced back to 1294, and it is the oldest carnival in Europe. From the end of 10 to the middle of February, whenever you come here, it is a sea of colors, flowers, fireworks, drama and music.
Ottawa Winter Carnival, Canada
Many places in Canada hold winter carnival every year. Carnival begins on the first weekend of February every year and lasts for two weeks. During the carnival, various cultural and sports activities were held around the theme of ice and snow. Ottawa, the capital of Canada, and Quebec City, the capital of Quebec Province, held the largest winter carnival.
Oluro Carnival in Bolivia
Oruro carnival is one of the most distinctive carnivals in South America. During the week-long carnival, people wear gorgeous costumes and dance with ghosts and gods in the street in a special way. ......