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The History and Origins of Carnevale.In questi giorni di allegria, tutto è gioia e simpatia. A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale!




The evening will open with a reception featuring some of the
traditional regional desserts.  Professor
Spedaliere’s lecture will immediately follow. The origins of Carnevale are ancient and date back to
the Paleolithic Era. After the course of millennia, the practice evolved into
somewhat of a religious celebration; however, the celebrated gods happen to be
Bacchus and Saturn, respectively the Roman gods of wine and reversed fortune.
With the advent of Christianity in the Roman world, Carnevale lost just a bit of its riotous, ritualistic character,
and it became an annual form of popular entertainment designed as one last
festive fling before the 40 days of Lent. Over time, Italians raised the
ancient festival traditions to greater artistic standards. The elaborate
costumes, the piquant poetry, theatrical works and the masked balls show that Carnevale is as strong as ever. Who
doesn’t love a party in which ogni
scherzo vale
?



Must register in advance and prepay. Call (914) 771-8700 to register. Members $15, Non-Members $25

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