Chosen to be a "Maria": Inside Venice’s ancient carnival tradition

Описание: Join us at the Venice Carnival as we explore the historical tradition of the "Festa delle Marie." We follow 26-year-old Veronica Doria — a Venetian nurse who was chosen from 50 applicants — as she steps into one of the festival’s most symbolic roles.
Who are the 12 Marias? Why were they once at the heart of a medieval drama involving pirates, weddings and a daring rescue? And what does this ancient tradition mean for young Venetian women today?
Follow the Grand Canal and explore how a thousand year old legend continues to inspire a new generation.
What's your favorite carnival tradition in your country? Tell us in the comments!

CHAPTERS
00:00 A grand entrance at the Venice Carnival
00:36 Meet Veronica: a nurse chosen as a Maria
00:57 A childhood dream and a big transformation
01:37 How the Marias are selected
02:04 The medieval legend behind the tradition
02:46 The big presentation at St. Mark’s Square
03:54 What it means to be a Maria at the Venice Carnival

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CREDITS
Report: Susanne Gessner, Michael Kadereit
Camera: Michael Kadereit
Edit: Susanne Gessner
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger
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