Carnevale di Orotelli

• Location: Orotelli, Sardinia, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

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

• Duration: ~2–3 days of core events

• Attendance: Hundreds to a few thousand, mainly local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets of Orotelli’s historic center

• Organizer: Comune di Orotelli and local cultural associations

• Established: Ancient traditions linked to agro-pastoral Sardinian culture

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High (notably in the mask of the “Thurpos,” symbolizing blindfolded or oppressed figures)

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory (primarily among local performers)

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for those taking part as Thurpos

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes