Quando sono andata a Viareggio con i miei genitori, abbiamo visitato la “Cittadella del Carnevale”, che e’ stata costruita nel 2001 e non avevo ancora visto. Mi ricordo, che quando andavo alle elementari, eravamo andati con la scuola a vedere la costruzione dei famosi carri di cartapesta per il Carnevale, ed era stato davvero interessante per me. Adesso hanno costruito questo nuovo complesso, a cui ha lavorato anche uno dei miei ex-professori dell’Universita’.
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When I went to Viareggio with my parents, we went visiting the “Cittadella del Carnevale” (=Carnival Little Town), that was built in 2001 and I had not seen yet. I remember, when I went to the Primary School, we went with the school to see how they built the famous Papier-mâché floats for the Carnival, and it was really interesting to me. They built this new building this new complex, where one of my ex-teacher of university worked, too.
La costruzione e’ molto interessante, e mi e’ piaciuta molto. Ho poi scoperto che nell’immensa piazza, sono spesso organizzati molti spettacoli, soprattutto durante il periodo estivo. Immagino che sara’ davvero suggestivo assistere ad uno spettacolo in questo spazio. ..anche mio nipote Simone ha fatto vari spettacoli la’, insieme al suo gruppo di Gymnaestrada!
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The building is really interesting, and I liked it a lot. I discovered that in the big square in the middle, there are often organised shows, expecially during the summer period. I imagine it will be really suggestive attending at a show in that space. …my nephew Simone made various performance over there with his Gymnaestrada group!
Siamo stati fortunati, perche’ almeno uno dei laboratori dove realizzano i carri era aperto…e abbiamo potuto sbirciare all’interno. C’e’ anche un “Museo del Carnevale“, che era purtroppo chiuso quando siamo andati noi.
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We were lucky, because just one of the workshops where they built the Papier-mâché floats was opened…and we were able to peep inside. There is a “Museum of the Carnival” too, but it was closed when we went.
Le strutture che realizzano sono immense e veramente impressionanti!
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The structures they realise are really huge and impressive!
…i miei genitori hanno visto il Papa, e hanno voluto una foto con lui! 
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…my parents saw the Pope, and wanted a picture with him!
Laura,
What a fascinating place this is. And so nice to see a photo of your mom and dad. Silly girl, is that you with your hand up a nose??
Our little town does a harvest parade every October and use paper mache “puppets” which my friend and neighbor, Amy, helps them design. These in your photos are obviously made by professionals, but the impact, fun and excitement is surprisingly the same.
All the sunshine in your photos is amazing. It has done nothing but rain here for days. Thanks for the cheerfulness.
Hi Sharon!!
..I couldn’t resist!! Paper Mache is really funny to work. I did it sometimes in the past. I think I’ll do it again, when I’ll have a bit more space!! …that sunshine was the only one I saw in three weeks!! (it lasted only 3 days..).
Thank you for your kind words!! Yes…it’s me that silly girl with the hand up a nose!!
Ciao!!