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Happy Women’s Day!

El 8 de marzo es el día dedicado a la mujer. También es un día para celebrar la emancipación de la mujer a escala internacional, para recordar los logros sociales, políticos y económicos de las mujeres, pero también la discriminación y la violencia que han sufrido.

En marzo de 1911, en la fábrica textil Cotton en Nueva York, las trabajadoras se declararon en huelga por las pésimas y terribles condiciones de vida y de trabajo.

La huelga duró varios días, hasta que todas las vías de salida de la fábrica fueron bloqueadas por directivos y vigilantes, para impedir que las trabajadoras escaparan. El edificio fue incendiado y más de cien mujeres perdieron la vida.

Después la tragedia, la fecha de este aniversario fue propuesta por Rosa Luxemburgo, revolucionaria alemana (1870-1919), en memoria del terrible evento. Las mimosas, pequeñas flores amarillas, son el símbolo de esta festividad.

Para celebrar este día tan especial, los artistas pasteleros crearon una tarta mimosa. La tarta se elabora con un bizcocho relleno de nata, crema y piña. Un pastel de colores suaves y sabor delicado, que refleja la naturaleza de la mujer.

¡Feliz Día de la Mujer! / Buona Festa della Donna! / Have a Happy Woman’s Day!

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Difference between  è  and e

è  is the third person singular of the verb essere (to be). In English it means is. To be recognized it carries the accent. Its pronunciation is open as in “well.”

Examples:

Il libro è  rosso. (The book is red.)

Il libro rosso è interessante. (The red book is interesting.)

Instead, e is a conjunction. In English it means and. Its pronunciation is closed as in “egg.”

Examples:

ll gatto e il cane sono due animali. (The cat and the dog are two animals.)

Il gatto e il cane hanno la coda. (The cat and the dog have tails.)

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The Venice Carnival is internationally famous for its identity in preserving traditional Commedia dell’Arte Masks, such as Pantalone, Brighella, Harlequin, and others.

In general, the term “carnival” carne-levare derived from Latin “to take away the meat,” originally referring to the day before Lent when the use of meat ceased. Although its origin dates back to the 11th century, it reached its peak in the 18th century. Typically, the festival lasts several days, and it take s at least a year of preparation to create beautiful costumes. They are elaborated in fine fabrics, in a variety of colors and hues. The costumes and masks acquire originality as a result of the passion and creativity of the artisans. In addition to masks and costumes, participants wear veils, capes, wigs and hats of different shapes and colors.

The festivities are multifaceted and lavish. They are held in public parades, with papier-mâché floats. The Carnival is celebrated with dancing and masquerades. In addition to the parades, numerous theatrical performances and art exhibitions come to life. Mainly, the activities take place in St. Mark’s Square, and on the water.

The festival involves not only Venetians, but thousands of tourists. The Carnival is organized by the International Association for the Carnival of Venice.

The culinary specialties of the Venetian Carnival are varied. Some of the specialties include fritters, galani and castagnole.

Happy Carnival, Everyone!

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