On Sunday a big group of my friends and I took the train to Viareggio to see the first day of Carnival. I have no memory of seeing a parade of floats or any carnival in general, so I had no idea what I was getting myself into. Well...it was incredible!!!
The costumes, the colors, the ENORMOUS floats that moved and blinked and made noises!! Each float was completely unique, was preceded by a parade of elaborately costumed, dancing performers--and then the float came with booming music and bass. It was so great, because there were no blocked off roads -- people literally touched the enormous floats as they passed. Every time they would pass by, everyone would push eachother to the side of the road---just enough so we wouldn't get run over. It was great!!
Oh, and the people were incredible!! Everyone was so relaxed there. There was no drinking, just multitudes of people in VERY unique costumes, coordinated to match the family or significant other -- the kids silly-stringing and shaving-creaming random people -- but no one getting angry or having poor attitudes -- everyone just took the day in stride and in good natured, high spirits. It was really refreshing to be a part of something so gigantic, yet so community-oriented. It was quite a rewarding experience!!
Also, we were able to stop by the nearby sea!! It was so great to be able to hear the waves again!! I got attacked by the tide -- caught off guard, when my friend was taking a photo. Oops!! haha
All in all, it was so great to be able to see such a unique cultural event!!
As an update, I finished another oil painting (still life in colored oil paint) and my first fresco! The pictures are uploaded in their corresponding albums. Enjoy!!
Buonnanotte!
Mollie
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