Regata Storica (Historic Regatta) Event 2013 in Venice, Italy
Regata Storica (Historic Regatta) Event 2013 in Venice, Italy 1 September 2013 - Every time I travel to another country, I will try to see if there is any festival nearby where I can celebrate with the locals together. It will be great to get to watch a festival where cannot be found elsewhere, but only in that city or country. During my trip to Venice this time, I managed to check out Regata Storica (Historic Regatta), the famous gondola race along the Grand Canal, one of the major water-traffic corridors in Venice. More info: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/europe/travel-tips-and-articles/77350 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canal_%28Venice%29 http://venicexplorer.net/tradizione/storica.php These rowing races on the Grand Canal commemorate the welcome given by the King and Queen in their full costumes, followed by a parade of boats, all well-dressed in 16th century costume. Grand opening commemorate the welcome by the king... Grand opening commemor