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Mardi Gras is a charming and sensual feast of rich color and sound, wherever it is celebrated in the world. Originating from a Christian event, which marked the last meal before the fast of Lent, Shrove Tuesday (or "Mardi Gras" in France, or Shrove Tuesday in the United Kingdom) has always represented a time of great banquets and parties. Although the religious connotations are missing, the celebration of Mardi Gras, friendly and exuberant, developed in America, South America and much of Europe.
Today, the Mardi Gras celebrations in Europe and South America vary widely. The most famous celebrations, including festivals in Rio de Janeiro, Venice and Sydney, are characterized by elaborate masked balls and carnivals that parade on the streets to music. By contrast, more traditional celebrations for Mardi Gras are found in some European countries such as Spain, France and Italy.
40 days before Easter, the streets of Rio are already teeming with life. Huge parades in every district of the city, full of great dancers in costumes dance to the beat of samba throughout the night.
The celebrations for Mardi Gras in Venice, known as the Venice Carnival, make it the home of Mardi Gras masks. The creators of the masks put a lot of work into their creations and the celebration, which lasts two weeks, is famous throughout the world.
The Mardi Gras in Nice is one of the most spectacular events in France. The parades adorned with flowers and night shows are like the image of a painting and numerous outdoor theaters, concerts and parades will continue until the tenth day of the event.
Mardi Gras is all about parties that extend into the night from New Orleans to Venice, showing off the fabulous colors of the masks and costumes worn by participants and based on the three colors of Mardi Gras, chosen in 1872: purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power.
If you want to watch an authentic Mardi Gras costume or mask, there are two places to visit: Venice, where the creators of masks occupy a prestigious position in society, and Rio de Janeiro, where the costumes enchant.