Today, masquerades are most commonly seen around Halloween, Mardis Gras, and Carnival in Brazil. Some of the largest masquerade balls still take place in cities like Venice and New Orleans.
What is the point of a masquerade ball?
Masquerades include lots of music and dancing. They are used for entertainment purposes as well as in celebrating rituals, such as the rites of passage and speaking to the dead as in the African tradition and cultural heritage.
How do you host a masquerade?
Host a Masquerade Event
- Have a clear OBJECTIVE.
- Develop a PLAN.
- IDEAS to make your event memorable.
- Help people get a MASQUERADE MASK.
- Mood setting DECORATIONS.
- LIGHTING.
- FUND RAISING.
- PRIZES.
