Carnevale di Ottana

• Location: Ottana, Sardinia, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: February (main events during Carnival Sunday and Tuesday)

• Duration: ~2–3 days of core celebrations

• Attendance: Hundreds to a few thousand, primarily local and cultural visitors

• Venue: Streets and main square of Ottana

• Organizer: Comune di Ottana and local cultural associations

• Established: Ancient origins, deeply rooted in agro-pastoral rituals and pre-Christian customs

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High (especially through traditional masks like “Boes e Merdules”)

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory (especially for local masked performers)

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for those participating in traditional roles

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes