The 63^rd Carnival of Muggia keeps its freshness unchanged thanks to the presence of many young people who, as usual, are the nourishment of this event.

A great celebration, which is also an important cultural moment if we consider its fifteenth-century origin and the artistic ability and manual skills demonstrated in the construction of the large Carnival floats and in the creation of the costumes.

The attestation of the existence of the Carnival of Muggia emerges with historical certainty in 1420 as documented in a municipal statute where for the celebrations of the “mato carneval” (crazy Carnival) one ducat was given to the Companies that spent more than three coins for the musicians. The description of the dance, which today has become the symbol of the opening ceremony of the Carnival of Muggia, the “Dance of Vegetables”, dates back to some centuries later. This dance, documented for the first time in 1611, is similar to that created by Theseus to celebrate his victory over the Minotaur. Men and women with garlands of vegetables on their heads dance together thrilling the onlookers with their cheerfulness.

The most eagerly awaited moment is the parade of the Carnival floats, which are rich in colours and driven by complex mechanical systems that are the result of a patient work by keen craftsmen and volunteer technicians.

 

At present the Carnival is organized by Eight Companies:Bellezze Naturali, Bulli e Pupe, Bora, Brivido,Lampo, Mandrioi,Ongia and Trottola which, with great artistic talent and playful spirit, preserve the old charm of the Carnival of Muggia.

 

In 2016 the event will take place in Muggia from Thursday 4^th to Tuesday 9^th february. On 7^th February  don’t miss the parade of the Carnival floats and of the about 2000 masks.

 

The Carnival, which is also repeated in July and August with the great night parade of the Carnival floats and masks, is the event that best characterizes the social life of this Istrian-Venetian town.

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