Carnevale di Montemarano

• Location: Montemarano, Campania, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: February (culminates on Shrove Tuesday)

• Duration: ~1 week, with peak events on the final weekend

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Village streets and main square of Montemarano

• Organizer: Comune di Montemarano and local cultural associations

• Established: Ancient tradition rooted in pre-Christian rites and folk culture

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium to High (notably in dances and masks)

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory

• Participation Level (Scale): 5/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, especially traditional Montemarano masks and costumes

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes