June 5, 2011 - Plaza de San Marcos from the Temple of San Nicolò del Lido
The Feast of the "Sensa"
The Feast of the "Sensa" (or ceremony of "marriage with the sea") is one of the most significant of culture and tradition of Venice since time memorable. Today, the "Sense" is a famous historical event which kicks off the season with a rowing regatta. The day of the Ascension, on the occasion of the launch of the ring ceremony, a procession of oarsmen dressed in traditional costumes and uploaded on shelves four oars, is moving from Plaza de San Marcos to the Temple of San Nicolò del Lido. The famous flea market takes place near the church at the conclusion of the renowned religious ceremony on the boat taking part of the authorities and the vessels of the companies most important Venetian rowers. The "Senso" is held in the spring. A missed opportunity to try typical recipes of the Venetian era, such as rice with peas ("risi e bisi") and artichokes tempranera (castraure ") menu based on vegetables native to the lagoon islands.
From June 9 to 11, 2011 - Parco San Giuliano di Mestre
Heineken Jammin 'Festival 2011
During the Heineken Jammin 'Festival 2011, the music of Basque Rossi, Negramaro, Coldplay and many other international artists will sound in full swing in the most important music festival in Italy.
The organizers artists will perform between 9 and 11 June on the magnificent scenery of Parco San Giuliano di Mestre, near Venice lagoon and surrounded by a gigantic green.
The Heineken Jammin 'Festival will also be hosting various themed areas dedicated to sports, relaxation and fun ... Much more than music!
June 12, 2011 - San Marcos basin, opposite the Ducal Palace
Vogalonga 2011
The Vogalonga is a non-competitive rowing regatta 30 km where they can participate in boats of all types and forms, which each year has the participation of thousands of rowers Venice and elsewhere. Celebrate the 2011 vagalonda XXXVII. This unique and colorful regatta takes place by the most evocative places and corners of the Venice Lagoon. The initiative, conceived by a group of Venetian rowing enthusiasts, has been raising an increasing involvement, mainly foreign, bringing the number of boats entered DE1 500. Since morning, gather in front Plaza San Marco, to the Ducal Palace, a large number of boats of every type and form, waiting to start a tour around 30 km. The event took place between the islands of the lagoon while returning to Venice across the Rio di Cannaregio, with arrival at the Punta de la Aduana.
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