by Claudia Astarita

From 15 February until 4 March, this beautiful Italian city will be transformed into a sea of masquerades and celebrations, welcoming 2014 Carnival. This year, this amazing event explores connections between people and the environment, as well as the way in which the mysteries of nature can be told through fairy tales.

As recalled by the Australian magazine Italianicious, "masks will take inspiration from traditional European fairy tales; Arabian and Middle-Eastern short stories; the votive symbols of African and Mesoamerican cultures; and Indian, Mongolian and Cathay symbols".

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Source: http://www.thisisitaly-panorama.com/