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Lavish costumes, colourful masks, and a Baroque atmosphere: the Carnevale dei Figli di Bocco returns again this year on the first two Sundays of February in the medieval village of Castiglion Fibocchi.
For the occasion, more than two hundred performers will take part in the parade, lavishly adorned in elegant costumes and with their faces concealed behind incredible masks portraying a variety of characters. The place of honour is held by King Bacchus, the soul of the party, but he is followed by queens, princesses, fairies, wizards and harlequins. This procession with a Venetian flavour is accompanied by many side events such as magic shows, concerts and, at the end, the awarding of the most beautiful mask.
The festive days of this event are rooted in a very ancient history, which can be traced back precisely through its singular and evocative name.Ottaviano Pazzi, nicknamed "Bocco" because of his irregular physical appearance, was the former regent of the castle. When he died, he left his children not only the leadership of the village, but also the symbolic legacy of the name linked to these traditional celebrations. It is highly likely that this celebration has been handed down through the centuries: as early as around the year 1000, the area was already known for its distinctive and lively Carnival festivities, renowned throughout the surrounding region.
