Carnaval, Madrid is a popular event of Madrid. It was revived in 1947 after being banned by Francis Franco. Venues like Casino and Circulo de Bellas Artes host this Carnaval.
Carnaval, Madrid has been a popular event of not only the capital city but the whole of Spain as well. Though the festival was forbidden by the Spanish dictator, Francis Franco, the Carnaval was revived after 40 years in 1947. The Carnaval is said to be greatly influenced by Roman custom of Saturnalia.
Venues of the Carnaval, Madrid:
Venues like Circulo de Bellas Artes and Casino host Carnaval, Madrid. Various events take place in the Carnaval. The most famous of all events is the parade along the Paseo de la Castellana. Many evening concerts as well as fancy dress competitions take place at Plaza Mayor.
The Burial of the Sardine:
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The Madrid Carnaval is an event where people are not required to follow any set rules and they can even change the normal orders of the day like for instance men can become females or animals, social hierarchy is forgotten and sacrilege is completely allowed without restrictions. People are allowed to do whatever they like and are not blamed for any gross act. The festival comes to an end on Ash Wednesday.
The end of the Carnaval is marked by the 'Burial of the Sardine'. A coffin containing cardboard sardine is carried by participants wearing black dresses and buried at Fuente de los Pajaritos. This burial takes place mournfully and theatrically as well and reminds people of the fact that from this day onwards they are required to fast. The end of the Carnaval marks the beginning of Lent, a period of 40 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, which is a period of self-restraint and repentance.
The Carnaval, Madrid, a colorful event, invites a global audience.
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