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Carnaval!

Through videos, photographs, hands-on interactives, and carnival crafts, masks, and costumes, you'll journey around the world to celebrate Carnival.  Venice, New Orleans, Basel (Switzerland), Trinidad-Tobago, Recife (Brazil) and more are all destinations in your exploration of how creative play and community combine - just be sure to make your first stop the Worcester Center for Crafts' Krikorian Gallery!  Although traditionally a Roman Catholic custom, Carnival is observed the world round with masquerade balls, parades, and more - and with so much flashing fashion and fun to be had, the Worcester Center for Crafts wanted in on the action.  Join us for Carnaval!, our months-long celebration of Carnival, and our related programming.

Exhibit Related Programs:

Feb. 1, 7:30PM-10:30PM - Masquerade Party!  Music, food, mask-making, featuring prizes for best costume, $.

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Feb. 8 - "From the Backstreets to Mainstreet: the Transition of Mardi Gras Indians from Street Performers to Afrocentric Artists," a talk by Cynthia Becker at Boston University, FREE.

Feb. 22 - "Venice Incognito," a talk by James Johnson at Boston University, FREE.

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March 1 - Carnival Day for all ages, including shoe-box float making and more.

Tours every Saturday at noon, given by Worcester State University students and community members who grew up with Carnival.

Be sure to look for films and displays at the Worcester Public Library during Carnaval!  Partners include the Worcester Caribbean American Carnival Association!

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