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Carnival in
Acireale

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• Have you ever enjoyed Carnival in a foreign country ?

• How do you like Carnival ? Why ?

• What do you do during Carnival ?

 

Reading : Carnival in Acireale

              Carnival in Acireale has a tree hundred year history, in fact it dates back to the 1600’s , when the city was set free from the vassals and became the crown property of the Aragonese.
In 1700 , Carnival offered , popular events unexpected poetry competitions in the local dialect.
            In the 19th century Carnival was rich in parades, costumed teams that provided enjoyment to both the population and nobility as well.

            Today Acireale Carnival is the major tourist and entertainment event generally celebrated on the second half of February or in the first days of March, lasting about ten days.
            The town has multicoloured lighting and the streets are crowded with people admiring allegorical - grotesque flowered floats and fancy dressed groups. The floats , made up of coloured “cartapesta” , parade along the streets of the town and on the last day of Carnival the best float is awarded a cash prize.

            There are a lot of tourists coming from other towns. Some wear fancy dresses , masks and funny hats. People go through the streets shouting, throwing confetti and streamers, blowing trumpets, dancing and playing tricks.