IISS Mauro Perrone Castellaneta, Italy, Mr. Roberto Rocco 

 Carnival 

During the carnival period in Italy the carnival is celebrated in the countries of Christian tradition and in particular in those of the Catholic rite, the celebrations take place in public streets. There are many games but one of the most fundamental is masking

In Puglia one of the most important carnivals was born in 1394, it is the CARNIVAL OF PUTIGNANO, a small town in the province of Bari, where carnival begins on the day of St Stephen on 26 December

     

     

      The Dauno or Sipontino Carnival is an event held in Manfredonia. A parade of papier-mâché allegorical floats takes place. Typical dishes are eaten.

The Massafra Carnival traditionally begins on January 17, the day when the feast of Sant'Antonio abate occurs. From January 17, the festivities were "Thursday of the monks", the "Thursday of the priests".

Edited by Vittoria Leggieri