Carnevale di Schignano

• Location: Schignano, Lombardy, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: Culminates on Shrove Tuesday, with main events on the preceding weekend

• Duration: ~4–5 days (core events); some traditions begin earlier

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

• Venue: Streets and alleys of the village of Schignano

• Organizer: Local community groups and cultural associations

• Established: Centuries-old tradition with deep Alpine and rural roots

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: High

• 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, traditional carved wooden masks and symbolic characters (Bèl and Brüt) are essential

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Culturally traditional, but generally inclusive in atmosphere