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The Satriano Carnival

A man dresses as a bear and other masks in Satriano di Lucania, Italy, on February 15, 2026. The Satriano Carnival is an ancient folk festival that takes place on the Saturday and Sunday before Shrove Tuesday and is considered the most characteristic, evocative, and mysterious in Basilicata. The uniqueness of this carnival ritual lies in the presence of three typical masks that parade through the streets of the town: Rumita, Urs, and Quaresima. It is considered one of the last arboreal and ancestral rituals to survive in their entirety. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#13329073
Date Taken	15 February 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto

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