Vita gazette – The Venice Carnival, one of the most popular events of the year, has started. The colourful costumes and masks of the Venice Festival have been added to the fairytale glow of the legendary city. In every corner of the city, stages were set up that reflected the atmosphere of the 18th century with artists, costumes, wigs, masks and delicate bows. The gondolas, whose rudder was turned to another era, have begun to lead visitors on a journey through time that will last until 1 March.

In those days the lagoon city is covered with a special aura that makes it shine with new light. The eighteenth-century atmospheres recur punctually through costumes, wigs, masks and courteous bows. The origins of the Venice Carnival, expected every year around the world, dating back to 1094. The first official information on the subject can be found in a document of Doge Falier. This document refers to a festival held in February 1094. It denoted the period of parties and entertainment proclaimed by the Serenissima government. But it is claimed that it is actually a formula invented to distract the public. According to this view, this period of holidays and fun was invented to relieve the tensions that have built up due to the living conditions. Whatever the purpose, if today we are able to enjoy unique beauty and a special event like the Venice Carnival, we should thank those who started this tradition. The content of the festival was enriched with annual celebrations, events reminiscent of glorious periods and important historical events. And today we have reached the days when beautiful programs were displayed one after the other.