Carnevale di Orani

• Location: Orani, Sardinia, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: February (culminates around Carnival Sunday and Tuesday)

• Duration: ~2–3 days of main festivities

• Attendance: Hundreds to a few thousand, primarily local attendees

• Venue: Streets and central areas of Orani

• Organizer: Comune di Orani and local cultural associations

• Established: Rooted in Sardinian agro-pastoral traditions

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High (notably through the “Sos Maimones” masks)

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory (especially for traditional masked roles)

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for performers and ritual participants

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes