The origin of the Carnival of Venice dates back to 1094 when the Duke of Venice, Falier Vitale, first mentioned it in an official document. Under the motto "Semel in anno licet Insane" (once a year you can go crazy), the Carnival of Venice was established as a public event where residents could mock the rich by wearing masks. The transition from winter to spring allowed social tensions to be expressed through artistic events like plays, medieval music concerts, and elaborate costume parades.
The origin of the Carnival of Venice dates back to 1094 when the Duke of Venice, Falier Vitale, first mentioned it in an official document. Under the motto "Semel in anno licet Insane" (once a year you can go crazy), the Carnival of Venice was established as a public event where residents could mock the rich by wearing masks. The transition from winter to spring allowed social tensions to be expressed through artistic events like plays, medieval music concerts, and elaborate costume parades.
