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Carnival in Nice (Carnaval De Nice)
On the French Riviera was one of the oldest carnivals in the world. According to some sources this year's event celebrated its 717 years.
Legend has it that it all started with the fact that Nice came the Duke of Anjou, and decided to have fun. As befits a representative of a secular society, he organized a few balls with fireworks. Festive fever chain reaction citywide dancing, masks, folk festivals. The main events of the carnival held at the Place Massena. In addition to the grand figures of papier-mache and colorful costumes at Carnival in Nice has its traditional attributes. At the beginning of the celebration of His Majesty the Carnival comes, who will at the end of the celebration to show everyone the queen of the carnival. Individual attention, thousands of colors, which are scattered in all directions, and is decorated with massive platform 7h2 meters. The process of throwing flowers called "Battle of Flowers».
Legend has it that it all started with the fact that Nice came the Duke of Anjou, and decided to have fun. As befits a representative of a secular society, he organized a few balls with fireworks. Festive fever chain reaction citywide dancing, masks, folk festivals. The main events of the carnival held at the Place Massena. In addition to the grand figures of papier-mache and colorful costumes at Carnival in Nice has its traditional attributes. At the beginning of the celebration of His Majesty the Carnival comes, who will at the end of the celebration to show everyone the queen of the carnival. Individual attention, thousands of colors, which are scattered in all directions, and is decorated with massive platform 7h2 meters. The process of throwing flowers called "Battle of Flowers».
