A hot dance in the streets, an elegant ball for 100 couples, or maybe an atmospheric dinner with friends? The most important thing about carnival is great fun. When does carnival start this year and how long will you be able to celebrate? We are checking.
When does carnival start in 2024? Remember this date
When does it start in 2024? The inauguration date of the carnival is fixed, this is it January 6, i.e. Epiphany. This year, the days in the calendar line up perfectly because the sixth day of January falls on a weekend, on Saturday to be precise.
When does the carnival end and how long will the carefree fun last?
And when does carnival end? All carnival fun ends with the arrival Ash Wednesday, which falls 46 days before Easter. It is a movable holiday, which this year falls on February 14, i.e. on a Wednesday. When does carnival end according to the weekend key? The last Saturday of the carnival is February 10.
To sum up, Carnival in 2024 will last from Saturday, January 6 to Tuesday, February 13 inclusive. In total, lovers of dance rhythms have as many as 39 days at their disposal.
Until when is Carnival – how do Poles celebrate it nowadays?
Modern Polish from ancient times draws primarily from culinary traditions. We still want to eat our fill and forget about our problems for a while. The signal for the start of the carnival is the procession of the Three Kings, which has a typically religious overtone, but costumes are welcome: a cloak with a green hood and a sword. Elegant balls and grand celebrations are more visible in the business world. Privately, Poles flock to pubs, where they catch up socially. Schools organize costume parties and Christmas parties.
Carnival in Rio and other places around the world. Which nation is having the most fun?
The first association with this is, of course Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, a Brazilian holiday full of expression, has its faithful followers all over the world. The fun never ends here, Rio’s carnival is vibrant both day and night. The highlight is the parade of the best samba schools, an extremely colorful spectacle with the participation of top dancers.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans By Infrogmation of New Orleans – photo by Infrogmation (talk), CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6037496
In the United States it deserves attention Carnival in New Orleans called Mardi Gras, which can be translated as “Fat Tuesday”. During this time, the streets turn into one big party in traditional colors: purple, yellow and green. All participants wear colorful beads – a symbol of carnival. There is a relaxed atmosphere on the streets and drinking alcohol is fully permitted. Among the snacks, Mardi Gras cake dominates, where a figurine of Jesus is hidden. The lucky finder is obliged to take the cake to the next party.
From New Orleans we move to Venice, where carnival is celebrated primarily in Saint Mark’s Square. The signal to start the event is the flight of an angel (acrobat). Traditional commedia dell’arte performances are organized on the streets and in theaters. The main motif is, of course, the mask, the symbol of Venice. The carnival ends with a fireworks display and a traditional ball.
The Spanish have their own carnival in Tenerife, this colorful spectacle can be compared to the event in Rio. The celebration begins with the Cabalgata Anunciadora parade. Participants can watch the march of dance groups. At the end, just like in Venice, Tenerife sparkles with the light of colorful fireworks, and the party lasts until dawn.
At the end of the carnival in Germany. How do our neighbors celebrate? The German Karneval begins in November, during this period balls are organized, there is also singing and numerous jokes. Altweiber, the Polish equivalent of Fat Thursday, is called the Old Wives’ Day, at which time women take full power in the town hall. There is a hunt for men’s ties in the workplace. Finally, parades are organized, the main theme of which is often politics.
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Source: Gazeta
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