Carnival in Aliano

In Matera province, masks, goofy figures with big hats.

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From February to Mardi Gras (March 5th, 2025), the small town of Aliano in Basilicata,  is celebrating its Carnival.

Aliano is classified among the “Authentic villages of Italy” and its Carnival typical masks are the so-called “cornute” Masks, goofy figures that evocate demonic creatures with colorful big hats, who walk in the village along the sound of accordions and cupa cupa, and so arising an improvised comedy called “Fras”,

During Aliano’s Carnival also masks of the neighbouring villages participate in the parades

Program on the website>>>
and on the facebook page>>>

As all traditional feasts, this is a great opportunity to taste the typical local food >>>

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credits photo: Aliano Carnival