La Tomatina is the world-famous Spanish festival held every year on the last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol, near Valencia. It’s basically a massive “tomato fight” where thousands of people gather to throw ripe tomatoes at each other in a joyful summer celebration.

🔻 Key points:

• Origin: It began in 1945, when some young people started a spontaneous food fight during a local parade.

• When: Always in the summer (estival means “summer-related”), at the end of August.

• How it works: Trucks bring in tons of overripe tomatoes, dump them into the streets, and for one hour the crowd throws them everywhere.

• Basic rules:

  • Squash the tomato before throwing (to avoid injury).

  • Don’t bring bottles or hard objects.

  • Wear old clothes (they will get ruined).

  • Goggles are recommended for eye protection.

🎉 Today it’s a huge international event attracting visitors from all over the world.

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A long time ago, there was a village located in China, peoples were happy and had a calm life, until a very huge monster atacked them. The village was destroyed and people were hurted. Every year, this monster came back and atack the town.

One day, a villager discovered that this monster hates loud noise and the color red. So they decided to decorate the town with the color red and listen to loud music to set Nian away.

Now, it's a tradition in a lot of countries, beside China, in Asia.

This festival traces its origins to the Middle Ages, existing for several centuries until it was abolished in 1797. The tradition was revived in 1979, and the modern event now attracts approximately 3 million visitors annually.

According to legend, the Carnival of Venice began after the military victory of the Venetian Republic over the patriarch of Aquileia, in the year 1162. In honour of this, the people started to dance and gather in St Mark's Square.

🗓️ Day 1: Arrival & Immersion

Morning:

• Arrive in Venice and check into your hotel (ideally near San Marco or Cannaregio).

• Explore the city on foot—wander through alleys, over bridges, and soak in the masked figures around you.

Afternoon:

• Visit Piazza San Marco to watch street performers and admire people in full costume.

• Attend the "Best Masked Costume" Contest if it’s scheduled (usually daily in St. Mark’s Square during Carnival).

• Enjoy a Venetian lunch—try sarde in saor or risotto al nero di seppia (squid ink risotto).

Evening:

• Take a gondola ride at sunset—many gondoliers dress in costume during Carnival.

• Have dinner at a local osteria with carnival-themed menus.

• Optional: Attend a street party or smaller public masquerade event.

🗓️ Day 2: Dressing Up & Grand Events

Morning:

• Rent or purchase a Venetian costume and mask. Many shops offer full rentals (e.g., Atelier Tiepolo, Ca’ del Sol, or Antonia Sautter’s Atelier).

• Take photos in your costume around Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, and lesser-known campos (squares).

Afternoon:

• Join a costumed walking tour or photo shoot (many photographers offer sessions during Carnival).

• Explore the Carnival Market (if available) for masks, crafts, and street food.

• Visit the Doge's Palace or Museo Correr for a dose of Venetian history and art.

Evening:

• Attend a masquerade ball like:

  • Il Ballo del Doge (exclusive, formal, ticketed)

  • Mascheranda Grand Ball (includes performances and dinner)

• Dress in full period costume (18th-century style).

• Includes dinner, dancing, opera, and mingling with international guests.

🗓️ Day 3: Island Escape & Cultural Treats

Morning:

• Take a vaporetto (water bus) to Murano or Burano:

  • Murano: Famous for glassmaking. See live demos.

  • Burano: Colorful houses, lace-making, quieter atmosphere.

Afternoon:

• Return to Venice and attend a Baroque concert in a church (e.g., Chiesa di San Vidal).

• Try Carnival sweets like:

  • Frittelle (fried dough with fillings)

  • Galani/Chiacchiere (crispy sugar-dusted strips)

Evening:

• Have a farewell dinner in the Dorsoduro district—quieter, local vibe.

• Stroll along the canals at night for the final taste of Venice in costume.

🧥 How to Dress for the Carnival

🎩 Costume Options:

• Full Historical Costume: Rent or buy an 18th-century Venetian outfit.

  • For men: Breeches, waistcoat, cloak, tricorn hat.

  • For women: Corseted dresses, panniers (hoop skirts), masks, gloves.

• Mask Only: Acceptable for casual visitors. Wear a stylish outfit + a Venetian mask.

• DIY Costume: Create a themed costume (Renaissance, fantasy, jester, etc.).

🎭 Where to Rent Costumes:

• Atelier Tiepolo

• Antonia Sautter Atelier

• Ca’ del Sol

• Costumes can cost between €100–€500/day to rent (depending on quality).

💡 Tips for Participating:

• Book accommodation months in advance (Venice gets booked out).

• Buy ball tickets early—some sell out 6 months ahead.

• Carry a foldable mask if you’re not in full costume—many street events are casual.

• Be ready to be photographed—a lot!

• Wear comfortable shoes—you’ll walk A LOT on cobblestones.

• Keep track of event schedules on the official Carnival website or city tourism site.

How-We will use biscuit to make the sculptures of the skeletons, fake flowers to make the flower bow and use colored and different types of paper to make the flags

Material- Biscuit, different colored papers and paint, wire, string, hot glue and fake flowers.

Many animals gave up, but some still tried. Buda promised he would give them a superpower and the order they had arrived would be zodiac's order

The first one was the rat, the second one bull, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and the last one, the pig.

Which animal represent one year. Some people belive that the animal that represent yours influence in your personality.

For centuries, Venetians wore masks not just for Carnival, but for daily life to hide identity, class, or behavior.

This led to mask-related crimes, so the wearing of masks was eventually banned outside Carnival season by law in the 18th century.