Green Carnival
Green Carnival
Carnival 2009 in Sardinia
Lots of villages celebrate the arrival of the Carnival through masked parades, horse races, country dances and singing.
According to sardinian customs, the Carnival starts the 17th of January in correspondance to S.Antonio Abate celebrations and it carries on till the Ash Wednesday. Do not miss the Carnival of Mamoiada, the peculiar Carnival of Bosa, the playful karnival of Santu Lussurgiu and the most popular and expected one in Oristano.
The Carnival of Mamoiada is among the oldest folkloric events in Sardinia. It is a heartfelt happening, a moment of intense popular participation for the whole village whose inhabitants gather in the main square to dance all evening long "su passu torràu", "su sàrtiu" and "su dillu".
On the last Sunday and the last Tuesday of the carnival in Oristano it takes place the famous “Sa Sartiglia”, an old equestrian relaxing game of the XVI century. The protagonist of the manifestation is “Su Componidori”, an enigmatic figure, attractive because of the gorgeousness of his androgen mask which guides the other knights. Organized from two Gremi or Corporations, on Sunday from the countrymen and on Tuesday from the carpenters, Sa Sartiglia begins with the dandification of the chief runner by young ladies in traditional costumes, called “is massaieddas”. Proceeded by the “Bettenieri” and by the tambourines behind the masked cavaliers, “Su Componidori” crosses the city blessing the population with “Sa Pippa e Maju”. (Springtime flowers). The event takes place in via del Duomo where a star hangs on a green silk cordon in which the knights must impale their swords running galloping on their horses. Counting the impaled stars they decide the auspices for the next year.
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Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tenerife is known for its beautiful landscapes with green forests, secluded beaches and the sun almost all days. Life continues at a slow pace and people are living a relaxed and healthy lifestyle. Not only why Tenerife holidays have become so popular, but once a year Every February, Santa Cruz de Tenerife has become one of the cities where most people of all nationalities and ages to celebrate the famous Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife together.
The party always starts the first Friday of February in the streets of the city with a noisy and colorful parade Opening. Everyone gets dressed and tries to find better day. Some women work a full year in their costumes, which are present at the Inaugural Parade in performing various dances and acrobatics. If being Tenerife holiday or spend time at one of the other islands Canary beautiful, nobody wants to lose the opportunity of this first part only. In fact, all ports of neighboring islands and even some in Morocco offers fares Special to the carnival for ferry services to enable everyone to be in Santa Cruz de Tenerife for the event!
After the opening of the Carnival Parade takes night after night until Ash Wednesday. That night the "Burial of the Sardine is celebrated. With this ritual carnival officially ended and the island owes its quiet charm again. Many tourists want to develop their Tenerife long after the carnival holiday to relax and refuel after the large number of parties. And when nothing else to do better than Tenerife.
About the Author
Danny Jones has been working in the travel industry for over 15 years. He enjoys writing about travel destinations, especially Greek holidays