3. The story of the CarnivalThe story of the Carnival
They say that the origin of Carnival of VeniceThey say that the origin of Carnival of Venice
dates from 1094, when the Duke of Venicedates from 1094, when the Duke of Venice
Falier Vitale at first mentioned in an officialFalier Vitale at first mentioned in an official
document.document. Under the slogan "Semel in annoUnder the slogan "Semel in anno
licet Insane" (once a year is allowed to crazy),licet Insane" (once a year is allowed to crazy),
Carnival of Venice was built as a public event atCarnival of Venice was built as a public event at
which residents had the opportunity to mock thewhich residents had the opportunity to mock the
rich, as famous attribute masks.rich, as famous attribute masks. The transitionThe transition
from winter to spring make everything possible.from winter to spring make everything possible.
Social tensions take the form of artistic eventsSocial tensions take the form of artistic events
including plays, concerts of medieval music andincluding plays, concerts of medieval music and
costume parades each more elaborate.costume parades each more elaborate.
4. Our WorkOur Work
MusicMusic Hasmik Leyloyan - Niccolò PaganiniHasmik Leyloyan - Niccolò Paganini
"Carnival of Venice""Carnival of Venice"