The CarnevaLöa a Loano (Savona) represents the pinnacle of the carnival celebrations of the Liguria, establishing itself as one of the most well-known and popular events nationwide.
Carnevalöa
The Heart of Carnival on the Ligurian Riviera
This historical event is not only a time for celebration and fun, but a profound guardian of the cultural traditions and a significant resource for the tourism of the territory.
Masks and traditions: the historical soul of CarnevaLöa
The wealth of CarnevaLöa is rooted in a history centennial, also evidenced by the recognition of “historical carnival” obtained from the Ministry of Culture. At the center of the event are his iconic figures, an integral part of the Italian mask registry and co-founders of the National Coordination Center of Italian Masks:
- Beciancin: the official mask, a goliardic symbol of the early 1900s.
- Puè Pepin: the King of Loano Carnival since 1950.
- Captain Fracassa: Ligurian mask of the Commedia dell'Arte.
- Princess Doria of the Castle.
These figures, along with many other guest masks from regions such as Piedmont, Lombardy and Emilia, enliven the awaited “handing over the keys” ceremony” of the city, officially ushering in the carnival period.
The art of floats: artistry and satire
The highlight of the event is the grandiose parades of floats On Loano's waterfront. These real paper mache artwork are handmade by the “paper mache masters”, who pass on ancient craftsmanship, often drawing inspiration from topical issues, satire and cartoons.
Parades are not just parades, but moments of competition and gathering:
- Village Palio: sees floats made by the villages of Loano parade and compete.
- Palio of the Commons: a concluding parade involving floats from coastal and inland Ligurian municipalities.
This focus on manual skills and knowledge transmission is confirmed by the presence of the “School of paper mache and carnival art.”, which also involves the younger generation, such as high school students, in educational internship projects.
A 360-degree event: beyond the parade
The organization, curated by the Old Loano With the contribution of the Department of Tourism of the Municipality of Loano, guarantees a full calendar of events:
- Children's Carnival: Afternoons dedicated to the youngest children with games, dances, entertainment and snacks.
- CarnevaLöa Summer Edition: a summer revival of the magic of floats.
- Basüe Festival: parallel summer event reenacting the local history of witch hunts.
In short, the CarnevaLöa is configured as an exceptional vehicle of tourism promotion for Loano and the whole Ligurian Riviera, celebrating a heritage of history, folklore and the art of paper mache attracting visitors from all over Italy and beyond.
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