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Ciao and Vespa, icons of Italian scooters, return in electric format to keep Italian design alive Italians and smart working: 60% appreciate it Homicides down in last 10 years, Italy is among safest countries in Europe Italy’s cultural tourism continues to thrive with growing global interest Pope Francis signs decree recognizing Salvo D'Acquisto's...

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The Ivrea Carnival in Piedmont is one of the oldest in Italy and is the only one that has carried on some traditions since the Middle Ages. One of the most fascinating aspects of this Italian Carnival is the famous "Battle of the Oranges": in the streets, during the parade, a real battle takes place with oranges being thrown between the citizens!...

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If you're wondering what to do in Viareggio for a truly authentic experience, you've come to the right place. We've put together 10 travel tips, ideas, and activities to help you feel like a true local in Versilia. Have a look! Forget for a moment postcard-perfect green countryside, rolling hills lined with vineyards, olive groves, and Renaissance...

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Carnevale in Italy is one of the most vibrant festivities of the year, marked by colorful parades, masquerades, street performances, and, of course, delicious food. Celebrated in the weeks leading up to Lent, Carnevale has deep roots in ancient traditions. The word Carnevale itself comes from the Latin carnelevarium, meaning "to remove meat," a ref...

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The Vermont Italian Cultural Association (VICA) announced today that it will host Carnevale on March 8, a fundraiser to benefit its Scholarships and Grants Program. VICA’s Carnevale, the first since 2005 will be held at the Essex Resort and Spa in Essex Junction from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will include a silent auction, music, dancing, food, wine,...

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Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Emmanuel Church – Lower Auditorium – 438 E. Harvard, Burbank, CA. General – $15, Kids – $12, under two years old – Free. Must purchase tickets before the event. Space is linited. Come celebrate Carnevale with us! Join us at our family-friendly fun fundraiser to support Italian language and culture! Ticketed...

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Venice will host 18 days of Carnevale this year, with events taking place along the city's canals and across its bridges and squares from 14 February until 4 March. The theme of the 2025 edition of the Carnevale di Venezia is Il tempo di Casanova and is devoted to the colourful Venetian figure Giacomo Casanova on the 300th anniversary of his birth....

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Carnival Cruise Line now has a record-setting five ships based at Port Canaveral, with the deployment Wednesday of the Carnival Venezia there. The Venezia is offering a seasonal series of cruises out of Port Canaveral to various destinations throughout the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Mexico. It has a capacity of 4,090 passengers and a crew of 1,424....

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Some three million people gather each year to attend Carnival in Venice. Festivities in the City of Water see locals and visitors alike donning old-world dresses and intricate masks to attend balls lit by chandeliers or to simply stroll along the frenzied streets. But there are more than 70 local, lesser-known Carnival celebrations in Italy, each w...

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In a small village called Satriano, in the heart of Italy’s picturesque Basilicata region, an ancient ritual has been rekindled by the local people. Every February, on the weekend before Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), 131 men go into the forest. When they emerge, they are dressed from head to toe in branches of ivy. Almost unrecognizable, besides their...

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