WE KNOW IT AS MARDI GRAS, a pre-Lent bacchanalia with multiple days of feasts, parades, and bead tossing. In Venice, Italy (pictured), masqueraders take to the streets for Carnevale. And in Laza, Spain, Entroido revelers—get this—throw ash, flour, and dirt filled with ants at each other. Examine eight colorful Carnival traditions from around the world at the Burke Museum, where its new exhibit showcases giant Brazilian parade puppets made by local artists, a collection of videos and photos, and enough masks to make you second-guess your Halloween costume.
Published: October 2011
this is creepy O.o