Carnevale in Italy

[Pauline]

@Valerie posted this on Facebook and I am reposting here.

"It's Carnevale, and Basilicata has some old, interesting traditions! Tricarico plays out the "transhumance," with a costumed herd representing cows and bulls, a rite full of allegory, color and loads of clanging cow bells! See Bryan's brief video of the action!"

 

[BryanS]

It is fun here in Basilicata because the towns are small enough and the events aren't packed, that you can actually be a part of the festival. You can walk along with the costumed locals, they'll kindly oblige for photos and you feel like part of the town.

 

[Pauline]

We have cow bells like that, from Switzerland! And the costumes remind of Pueblo Indian dances from New Mexico!

 

[Pauline]

@BryanS added some photos of the Carnevale to our media section - Photos Italy - Basilicata.