Venice to be spotlighted on satellite
In a new satellite TV channel, Venice Channel is to be spotlighted the many facets of Venice. Venice’s town council sponsors this new channel. And the purpose of this channel to promote the famed lagoon city as an emblem of Italian beauty and style around the world - with the United States and China being prime targets. Venice Channel CEO Fabrizio Zago said that they would be transmitting on the Hotbird satellite from May with all programmes in high definition. This channel has many sections: a look inside sumptuous Venetian palazzi from the classical period to the avant-garde, great Italian opera from the Verona arena, Hidden Venice and As You Eat it: cooking lessons by a Venetian noble who offers tips on enjoying the highest-class cuisine with the proper dining etiquette. There will also be a section entitled Italianize Me, tongue-in-cheek lessons for Italy-lovers who have trouble understanding Italians and a chance to discover the best of Renaissance Venice.