Venice Carnival 2006
A rich programme of events for this year's Carnival in Venice from 18 to 28 February 2006 - here divided day by day. It is starting with traditional happenings such as the Feast of the Marie and the Flight of the Angel. And also with new ones, such as a line up of shows for children within The Unforbidden City and Maurizio Scaparro's Carnival of Theatre, with performances dedicated to the Chinese culture and art (The Dragon and the Lion). Young people will gather in the Maritime Station, with music and entertainments and in the area of Rialto, in Santa Margherita Square. Beyond the historical centre, Piazza Ferretto in Mestre will host entertainments and music for children and young people. And also city theatres will stage several shows, not to mention the traditional events within the Carnival of the Terra dei Tiepolo and the Brenta Riviera.