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  2. Carnival in the Netherlands - Wikipedia

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    Carnaval 2013: Carnaval parades often emphasize ridiculing and social criticism Role reversal and suspension of social norms is part of the origin of the carnival. Carnival in the Netherlands (Dutch: Carnaval; also called "vastenavond" – eve of the fasting or Limburgish: "vastelaovend") is a festival held mainly in the Southern and Eastern regions of the Netherlands with an emphasis on role ...

  3. Summer Carnival - Wikipedia

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    The Summer Carnival offers people an opportunity to celebrate Carnival in such a manner. The Dutch city of Arnhem used to organize Rio on the Rhine, which attracted more than 150.000 visitors, while the Rotterdam event attracts nearly a million visitors yearly.

  4. Category:Carnivals in the Netherlands - Wikipedia

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    Carnival in the Netherlands; S. Summer Carnival This page was last edited on 17 July 2020, at 04:13 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...

  5. Efteling - Wikipedia

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    Efteling (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɛftəlɪŋ]) is a fantasy-themed amusement park in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands.The attractions reflect elements from ancient myths and legends, fairy tales, fables, and folklore.

  6. Beyond the celebration: What is the cultural history of Carnival?

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    From Canada to Rio — on just about every continent there's some kind of Carnival celebration. It's known as the world's biggest celebration. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, Carnival is a birthright. ...

  7. Rotterdam - Wikipedia

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    It hosts the Zomercarnaval (Summer carnaval), the second-largest Caribbean carnival in Europe, originally called the Antillean carnival. Other events include: North Sea Jazz Festival, the largest Jazz festival in Europe, and a three-day long maritime extravaganza called the World Port Days celebrating the Port of Rotterdam.

  8. Celebrating Mardi Gras: What to know about the colorful ...

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    The party of the year is here. Mardi Gras, an annual carnival celebrated with exuberance and cultural richness, is upon us.. The celebration is rooted in the traditions of various cultures ...

  9. Category:Carnivals by country - Wikipedia

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    Carnivals in the Netherlands (2 P) Carnivals in Nigeria (3 P) P. ... Carnival in the United States (2 C, 8 P) Carnivals in the United States (2 C, 6 P)