Events
Venice Carnival 2012
During the ten days of Carnival leading up to Mardi Gras, Venice is a hive of activity and entertainment, from improvised street entertainment to performances put on by the organisers.
A central idea is chosen each year that is taken from various cultural or show-biz themes.
Saint Mark's Square remains the heart of Carnival, with its huge stage, although other events take place throughout the city, helping to avoid an excessive build-up of people in pedestrianised Venice.
The artistic director Davide Rampello, the mayor of Venezia Marketing & eventi Piero Rosa Salva, the municipal councilor Roberto Panciera announced that the 2012 Carnival will be a carnival dedicated to the dramatization of daily life. Venezia as the European capital of theatre, has historically been the location of many theatres and forge of theatrical productions since 1600. Artists like Antonio Vivaldi or Antonio Guardi , Il Canaletto, had artistic committments in the organization of theatre productions, including performances and scenographies.
The dates of the event of the 2012 edition: the prologue weekend of 4th/5th February and from 11th to 21st February.
Info: www.carnevale.venezia.it
