Some common sense about Carnival
Carnival is an event or festival full of joy and celebration. Here are some common sense about Carnival:
- The origin and history of Carnival
Origin: The predecessor of Carnival was the European and American Carnival, which originated in ancient Egypt and later became a celebration of the ancient Roman Saturnalia.
Development: Carnival has gradually evolved into a traditional festival in Europe. It is equivalent to the temple fair in China. It is a day when people can enjoy carnival and fun.
Chinese name: Carnival is a transliteration of the English word carnival. It is said that this beautiful Chinese name is related to a biblical story more than 2,000 years ago. Around the 1970s, Professor Lu Gusun of the Foreign Languages Department of Fudan University heard the name of “Carnival” for the first time in Hong Kong and guessed that the Chinese “Carnival” was the English Carnival. This beautiful translation was later introduced to the mainland and gradually became known to people.
- Carnival activities
Parades and performances: Carnival usually includes grand parades and wonderful performances, such as dance, music, drama, etc., which are important parts of Carnival.
Entertainment activities: There will be various entertainment activities at the carnival site, such as roller coasters, Ferris wheels, carousels and other amusement facilities, as well as various snacks and merchandise stalls for people to enjoy.
Theme activities: Sometimes, the carnival will also revolve around a specific theme, such as animal themes, animation themes, etc., which will increase the fun and attraction of the carnival.
- World Carnival
Background: World Carnival is a touring amusement activity brand. It upholds the carnival spirit of carnival and brings endless happiness to people.
Development history: William F Stevens, the operator of World Carnival, grew up in a family that traditionally operates carnivals. After 120 years of operation and six generations of efforts, the carnival of the Steven family has made a qualitative leap. They combined the spirit of carnival with modern high-tech machinery to form today’s World Carnival.
Influence: So far, “World Carnival” has traveled to major cities around the world such as Paris, London, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, China, and has created a whirlwind in the local area. It has become one of the world’s three major entertainment brands alongside Disney and Universal Studios. - Other forms of carnival
In addition to traditional carnivals and Universal Carnival, carnival can also appear in other forms. For example, in certain sports events or cultural activities, carnival activities are also held to celebrate or promote related themes. These carnival activities usually combine local cultural characteristics and event themes to bring unique experiences and fun to participants.
In summary, carnival is an event or festival full of joy and celebration. It originated in ancient Egypt and gradually became a traditional festival in Europe and the United States. Today, carnival has developed into a global entertainment brand and cultural phenomenon, bringing endless joy and surprises to people.
