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Quebec Carnival Celebrations is one of the popular winter celebrations of Canada. It is held very year during February. During the period of celebrations, the countrymen get the privilege of having company of Snowman Bonhomme and the Comedians called Kunks. Bonhomme being the star attractions of the celebrations participate in all the activities pertaining to it.
The venue of the Carnival has been fixed at Old Quebec. During the 17 days of the festival, at least 10, 00,000 visitors witness the 17 days gala extravaganza. Bath suit snow dive, Canoe race across St. Lawrence, night parades and fireworks are the other added attractions. Carnival celebrations are not only popular in Canada. It is equally popular in South America, Europe and the Caribbean archipelago. During the period of festivities, lively parades, rich food and other forms of entertainments like circus and music are performed.
As per the history of the beginning of the carnival celebrations are concerned, it varies from one thought to another thought. One view says that it is the derivation of the Latin word ‘caro’ meaning meat and vale signifies farewell. This means all perishables must be consumed before the 40 days of fasting during Lent. There is also another belief that the celebrations were also a procedure to drive out evil spirits during winter and thereby welcoming spring indicating new hopes and aspirations.
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