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{{Quote|Welcome, my friends, to the grandest social event of the season! At peace or at war, in times of prosperity or paucity, Venezia will always have Carnevale!|Doge Marco Barbarigo speaking at his private party during Carnevale in 1486.|Assassin's Creed II}} | {{Quote|Welcome, my friends, to the grandest social event of the season! At peace or at war, in times of prosperity or paucity, Venezia will always have Carnevale!|Doge Marco Barbarigo speaking at his private party during Carnevale in 1486.|Assassin's Creed II}} | ||
[[File:NtW 5.png|thumb|250px|A game announcer at Carnevale]] | [[File:NtW 5.png|thumb|250px|A game announcer at Carnevale]] | ||
'''Carnevale''' | '''Carnevale''' (Carnival in English) is a Western Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent). | ||
[[Civilians]] and noblemen celebrated the festival by playing games and competitions, dancing, and watching performers in the streets or city squares. The environment was vibrant and people were garbed in colorful clothing and masks. The streets were filled with banners and processions of people and fireworks decorated the sky. | The term ''Carnival ''(Carnevale in Italian) is traditionally used in areas with a large Catholic presence. In historically Lutheran countries, the celebration is known as Fastelavn, and in areas with a high concentration of Anglicans and Methodists, pre-Lenten celebrations, along with penitential observances, occur on Shrove Tuesday. In Slavic Eastern Orthodox nations, the celebration is known as Maslenitsa and is celebrated during the last week before Great Lent. | ||
'''Carnevale of Venice''' is an annual event held in [[Venice]] that was known for its extravagant costumes and decorated {{Wiki|Venetian masks|masks}}. Believed to have started in 1162, it became an official tradition during the [[Renaissance]]. | |||
In the Italian Reinascence, [[Civilians]] and noblemen celebrated the festival by playing games and competitions, dancing, and watching performers in the streets or city squares. The environment was vibrant and people were garbed in colorful clothing and masks. The streets were filled with banners and processions of people and fireworks decorated the sky. | |||
It was during the Carnevale of 1486 that the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] was able to infiltrate the party held by his target, Venetian Doge [[Marco Barbarigo]], and kill the man with his [[Hidden Gun]]. | It was during the Carnevale of 1486 that the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] was able to infiltrate the party held by his target, Venetian Doge [[Marco Barbarigo]], and kill the man with his [[Hidden Gun]]. | ||
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*During the E3 demo of ''Assassin's Creed II'', bonfires were held in Carnevale, which allowed Ezio to use [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s [[Flying Machine]]. | *During the E3 demo of ''Assassin's Creed II'', bonfires were held in Carnevale, which allowed Ezio to use [[Leonardo da Vinci]]'s [[Flying Machine]]. | ||
*Carnevale was also depicted in the fourth [[Cristina Vespucci|Cristina]] memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. | *Carnevale was also depicted in the fourth [[Cristina Vespucci|Cristina]] memory in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''. | ||
*In the 21st century, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil have the biggest Carnival celebration in the world, followed jointly by Barranquilla, Colombia and the Notting Hill Carnival in London. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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- "Welcome, my friends, to the grandest social event of the season! At peace or at war, in times of prosperity or paucity, Venezia will always have Carnevale!"
- ―Doge Marco Barbarigo speaking at his private party during Carnevale in 1486.[src]
Carnevale (Carnival in English) is a Western Christian festive season that occurs before the liturgical season of Lent. The main events typically occur during February or early March, during the period historically known as Shrovetide (or Pre-Lent).
The term Carnival (Carnevale in Italian) is traditionally used in areas with a large Catholic presence. In historically Lutheran countries, the celebration is known as Fastelavn, and in areas with a high concentration of Anglicans and Methodists, pre-Lenten celebrations, along with penitential observances, occur on Shrove Tuesday. In Slavic Eastern Orthodox nations, the celebration is known as Maslenitsa and is celebrated during the last week before Great Lent.
Carnevale of Venice is an annual event held in Venice that was known for its extravagant costumes and decorated masks. Believed to have started in 1162, it became an official tradition during the Renaissance.
In the Italian Reinascence, Civilians and noblemen celebrated the festival by playing games and competitions, dancing, and watching performers in the streets or city squares. The environment was vibrant and people were garbed in colorful clothing and masks. The streets were filled with banners and processions of people and fireworks decorated the sky.
It was during the Carnevale of 1486 that the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze was able to infiltrate the party held by his target, Venetian Doge Marco Barbarigo, and kill the man with his Hidden Gun.
Trivia
- Even after the events of Carnevale, the citizens would continue to celebrate it in the Dorsoduro district for the remainder of Assassin's Creed II, albeit without fireworks.
- Ezio could not change outfits or capes during Carnevale.
- Carnevale was featured as a background to the events depicted in the theatrical trailer for Assassin's Creed II, although the events never happened in the game.
- During the E3 demo of Assassin's Creed II, bonfires were held in Carnevale, which allowed Ezio to use Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machine.
- Carnevale was also depicted in the fourth Cristina memory in Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.
- In the 21st century, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil have the biggest Carnival celebration in the world, followed jointly by Barranquilla, Colombia and the Notting Hill Carnival in London.
Gallery
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People celebrating Carnevale -
Citizens dancing during Carnevale -
Ezio winning one of the Carnevale games -
Silvio Barbarigo holding the Golden Mask -
Ezio entering the Doge's party -
Panoramic view of the Carnevale festival
References
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