Corigliano Rossano, ITALY – Colorful floats, streamers and costumes that recalled the ancient traditions – and others more modern – filled the streets this year for Carnival.
The Ionian town of Corigliano Rossano offered typical sweets and lots of entertainment through the celebration, which lasted from February 10th to 13th.
A parade of floats and marchers passed through the Old Town. Even the modern costumes and displays recalled the old customs of Carnival.
To the joy of young and old watching the parade, the sound of the town band filled the streets and the people caught the rhythm of the quadriglia, a typical dance of the Calabria region.
The participants wore various and colorful costumes, dressing up as the most famous television cartoon characters or wearing the typical Carnival masks.
The scent of traditional sweets – castagnole and chiacchiere – has invaded the houses and shops of the whole city throughout the festival.
Martina Curia is a Junior Reporter with Youth Journalism International.
