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The Lascivious Costume Ball is an annual masquerade ball held by the University of Chicago in Ida Noyes Hall.Founded by students in 1970, it was created as a rejection of the Washington Promenade, a formal dance held since 1903.
A masquerade ball (or bal masqué) is a special kind of formal ball which many participants attend in costume wearing masks. (Compare the word "masque"—a formal written and sung court pageant.) Less formal "costume parties" may be a descendant of this tradition. A masquerade ball usually encompasses music and dancing.
A costume party (American English) or fancy dress party (other varieties of English) is a type of party, common in contemporary Anglo culture, in which many of the guests are dressed in costume, usually depicting a fictional or stock character, or historical figure.
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A masquerade ceremony (or masked rite, festival, procession or dance) is a cultural or religious event involving the wearing of masks. The practice has been seen throughout history from the prehistoric era to present day. They have a variety of themes. Their meanings can range from anything including life, death, and fertility.
Masquerade ball, a costumed dance event Masquerade ceremony , a rite or cultural event in many parts of the world, especially the Caribbean and Africa Masquerade society , a fictional society in Vampire: The Masquerade
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