Life+Style - Extravagant Mardi Gras Traditions From Around The World | Revry

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Mardi Gras, a spectacle of vibrant colors, extravagant costumes and lively parades, holds a deeper significance in many cultures. Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday," serves as a last hurrah of celebratory excess before a period of abstaining from indulgences. The tradition is not confined to one location, with Mardi Gras celebrated globally as part of the Carnival season. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Mardi Gras takes the form of a lavish five-day festival featuring elaborate parades, music, and dancing. The renowned Carnival attracts nearly two million tourists, with the city's streets pulsating to the rhythm of samba. Venice, Italy, boasts a Renaissance-inspired celebration, emphasizing masquerade balls adorned with intricate masks. The festival saw a resurgence in the nineteenth century, and today, fashion designers judge contests showcasing different types of masks. New Orleans provides a taste of Cajun Carnival with two weeks of street parades culminating in Mardi Gras.

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