Rick Steves' European Easter: Mardi Gras in Europe

Name: Rick Steves' European Easter: Mardi Gras in Europe
Uploaded: 2017-02-28T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 2 min 19 s
Channel: Rick Steves' Europe
Description: In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we visit Switzerland and Slovenia to join local celebrations of Fat Tuesday. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.

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Mardi Gras

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Carnival which culminates in marra or Fat Tuesday in English has a wild modern interpretation big parades with marching bands crazy costumes and overindulgence of every kind

a memorable way to experience these Traditions is in the countryside of Slovenia whether it's in the mountains or The Valleys

this ritual is a Remnant from the distant past when families were persuaded to share food during hard times

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Visit the countryside of Slovenia to experience Fat Tuesday traditions

✓Observe masked hairy creatures called currents or ugly ones parading through villages

✓Watch plowmen pull a colorful wagon representing fertility and the coming of spring

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QHow is Fat Tuesday celebrated in Europe?

QWhat are the modern and historical roots of Carnival traditions?

QHow can travelers experience these traditions in Switzerland and Slovenia?

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In this segment of Rick Steves’ European Easter, we visit Switzerland and Slovenia to join local celebrations of Fat Tuesday. Watch the full one-hour special on your local public television station or visit http://www.ricksteves.com/easter.