Carnival has been celebrated for centuries. The tradition was likely established under Venetian rule around the 16th century. It may have been influenced by Greek traditions, such as festivities for deities such as Dionysus. The celebration originally involved dressing in costumes and holding masked balls or visiting friends. In the twentieth century it became an organized event held during the 10 days preceding Lent (according to the Greek Orthodox calendar). The festival is celebrated almost exclusively in the city of Limassol. COUNT 5
QSN1 How long has Carnival been celebrated? ANS1 centuries QSN2 Under whose rule was Carnival established in the 16th century? ANS2 Venetian QSN3 Dionysus was a deity in whose tradition?  ANS3 Greek QSN4 In what century did the Carnival become an organized event? ANS4 twentieth QSN5 What city almost exclusively celebrates the Carnival? ANS5 Limassol