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[[Carnival]] is a term broadly referring to a specific kind of public event and entertainment. | [[Carnival]] is a term broadly referring to a specific kind of public event and entertainment. | ||
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The event has its roots in a traditional Christian celebration which marks the beginning of Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter during which no meat is eaten. The word is thus derived from the Latin phrase "carnem levare" (to remove/set aside the meat). | The event has its roots in a traditional Christian celebration which marks the beginning of Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter during which no meat is eaten. The word is thus derived from the Latin phrase "carnem levare" (to remove/set aside the meat). | ||
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The term became in turn [[carnevale]] in Italian, [[carnival]] in English, [[carnaval]] in Dutch, [[karnaval]] in [[Afrikaans]], [[karneval]] in some instances in German, etc.). (Also referred to as ''Mardi Gras''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras] in many instances). Most often associated with Christian festivities, notably Lent, though in some cases more broadly used to refer to other kinds street processionals and celebratory events. | The term became in turn [[carnevale]] in Italian, [[carnival]] in English, [[carnaval]] in Dutch, [[karnaval]] in [[Afrikaans]], [[karneval]] in some instances in German, etc.). (Also referred to as ''Mardi Gras''[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras] in many instances). Most often associated with Christian festivities, notably Lent, though in some cases more broadly used to refer to other kinds street processionals and celebratory events. | ||
| − | '''See also [[Karnaval]]''' | + | '''See also the [[Afrikaans]] term [[Karnaval]]''' |
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''[[eMzantsi Carnival]]'' (December, Fish Hoek) | ''[[eMzantsi Carnival]]'' (December, Fish Hoek) | ||
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Revision as of 17:50, 23 March 2019
Carnival is a term broadly referring to a specific kind of public event and entertainment.
Origins and history
The event has its roots in a traditional Christian celebration which marks the beginning of Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter during which no meat is eaten. The word is thus derived from the Latin phrase "carnem levare" (to remove/set aside the meat).
The term became in turn carnevale in Italian, carnival in English, carnaval in Dutch, karnaval in Afrikaans, karneval in some instances in German, etc.). (Also referred to as Mardi Gras[1] in many instances). Most often associated with Christian festivities, notably Lent, though in some cases more broadly used to refer to other kinds street processionals and celebratory events.
See also the Afrikaans term Karnaval
See also Festival
The idea of the carnivalesque
Carnivals in South Africa
eMzantsi Carnival (December, Fish Hoek)
The Cape Carnival - also known as the Cape Minstrel Carnival, the Kaapse Klopse or (historically) the Coon Carnival
Return to South African Theatre Terminology and Thematic Entries
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnevale
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras
http://www.findtripinfo.com/south-africa/cape-town/festivals-cape-town.html
