Venice Carnival Mask Cap

Carnival is celebrated... (Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday) (Carnival in Venice, Italy) During the period of Carnival it seems that every excess was permitted and the fact that everyone wore masks seemed to abolish all social division. The most common costume (the baùtta) was composed of a black silk hood, a lace cape, a voluminous cloak (the tabarro), and a three-cornered hat and a white mask that completely covered the wearer's face. This allowed revelers to go around the city incognito. Since 1980 the celebration of Carnival in Venice has gained popularity. People come from the world over to attend private and public masked balls and masked revelers of all ages invade the campi where music and dancing continues nearly day and night. Theatrical performances and an array of ancient games are organised for the amusement of Venetians and visitors alike. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, mask and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life