Since the beginning of civilization women and men have tended to disguise and tattoo themselves, and have been closely linked to the invention of myths and the enigmatic desire for metamorphosis. At present, the use of masks and costumes persists in such different aspects of our modern life like submission to fashion, or the fanciful fascination for becoming into a more convincing personality (for instance, a successful entrepreneur, an athlete, an avant-garde artist, a wise man, etc.), by changing our clothings, showing bizarre hairstyles, or even a short beard. However, there is also another aspect to take into consideration; people also wear masks just for fun. A typical example is a masquerade party.

Brief History about Masquerade Parties

A masquerade party, also known as masked ball, is a kind of festive celebration where participants should attend disguised and wearing a mask. The origin of masked balls dates back to the 15th century, when Carnival festivities were linked to royal marriages, triumphal processions and parades, etc., among others festivities being carried out in the Middle Age. A case in point is the Burning Men’s Ball (Bal des Ardents), originally conceived as the Wild Men’s Ball (Bal des sauvages). As several specialized publications report, this was a fancy dress ball, held on January 28, 1393 in Paris, France, in order to celebrate the wedding of one of the bridesmaid of the king’s wife. At that time, the king of France was Charles VI. The king