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According to the following words in the next pages, can you guess the theme of this informative speech? Let’s go to see it~! Festival in Europe Mask Mask + European Festival=? Carnival of Venice Outline General Introduction History Custom Other Information General Introduction Carnival is an annual celebration before Lent(四旬斋), a 40-day period of fasting that precedes Easter. The dates of Carnival vary each year depending on the date of Ash Wednesday（圣灰星期三）, the first day of Lent. History of Carnival of Venice The history of Carnival is thought to have originated from an annual celebration of Doge Vitale Michieli’s victory over Ulrich of Treven, Patriarch of Aquileia in 1162. In 1268, the masks first appeared in the celebration. By 1296, it became an official event. Custom in the Festival People gather together, dancing and enjoying theatres with masks. Custom--Boat Parade Traditional Venetian rowing boats sailed along Venice’s Grand Canal on Sunday, as part of celebrations making the second day of the Venice Carnival. Custom--Mask The significant custom of Venice Carnival. Different mask boast its own meaning. Major Kinds of Masks Bauta Clear figure and outline of face, no month, but with delicate decorations. Moretta A kind of oval mask made for female when they go to monastery. Jester (Jolly) A variant kind of mask for female or children. It is relevant with a mid-age clown(小丑). Other Information of Carnival and masks price --Popularity “come to taste, to participate in the real Venice. There is the need to express ourselves to hold on to our traditions, like Carnival, in this day dedicated to what is truly Venetian, where Venetians aren’t actors but are themselves spontaneously and where guests are invited to get involved.” —— Giovanni Giusto, President of Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere The end Thanks for listening!