Today, Venetians and tourists carry on a one-thousand-year-old tradition, but the festivities are decidedly quieter and more reverent. Most Venetians refrain from speaking when behind a mask and walk the streets in parades and organized processions. These quiet demonstrations yield unearthly experiences for tourists. Along with the traditional costumes of Boùta and Moretta, the masks and costumes of characters from the traditional Italian theater such as Pantalone, Columbina, and Arlechino are present throughout the city during the carnival. Today, the carnival constitutes a unique celebration of the history and culture of the city of Venice. Painted masks celebrating Carnavale!
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