Bangkok--18 Apr--Jigsaw Communications
The Venetian Celebrates Carnevale in Grand Italian Style
Italian-themed carnival running from April 25 to May 26
The Venetian(R) Macao is hosting its third annual carnival celebration at The Venetian lagoon. Supported by the Macau Government Tourist Office, the Italian-themed Venetian Carnevale offers visitors a fun-filled month-long event from April 25 to May 26. The event spectacular includes the Carnevale Extravaganza, which runs from April 25 to May 5, and the Macau Wine and Dine Festival 2013 from May 23 to 26.
The Venetian lagoon will be the focus of everything Italian for the Carnevale Extravaganza — a spectacular festival offering action-packed fun for the family with some of the world’s most exciting acts, fusing theatre, dance, music and circus. Visitors to The Venetian Macao can expect to be wowed by everything from the carousel and game booths, to kids’ activities and signature Streetmosphere? entertainment. Hotel guests will be pleasantly surprised by a special gift of Venetian-styled masks in their rooms, enabling them to join the Carnevale in proper Italian-costumed style. The Venetian Carnevale is an event not to be missed, celebrating classic Italian festivities and featuring new experiences, entertainment, art, music and wine.
Carnevale Extravaganza includes:
- The Magical Masks of Venezia 3D light and sound projection on the fa?ade of The Venetian Macao with spectacular special effects throughout the show (April 25 to June 2, every 30 minutes from 7:30 pm to 10 pm)
- Street performers
- Carousel for children
- Outdoor gondola rides
- Mask and face painting (proceeds to charity)
- Game booths
- Zorb balls (in lagoon)
- Live performances by various artists
- 3D sidewalk chalk painting
- Caricaturist
- Acrobats, jugglers and clowns
- Italian glass-blowing demonstrations
- Guilietta Wall
- Italian coffee shop: Cafe Venezia
The Macau Wine and Dine Festival 2013 is organised by The Wine Society of Macau, and runs from May 23 to 26 in the lagoon area of The Venetian Macao, and features:
- A wine and dine lounge for wine tasting
- Booths from different countries
- Entertainment from bands, artists, and Carnevale artists
- Voucher redemption (Wine Pass and Single Wine Vouchers)
- A wine school
Visitors will have the opportunity to sample wines from different countries in a relaxing atmosphere. Whether a novice or a wine aficionado, each guest will feel welcome. For those new to the world of wines, experienced staff will be on hand to teach the basics. Connoisseurs will enjoy discussing the finer points of wine with the experts on-hand.
Venetian Carnevale
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013
Time: 2 pm to 10:30 pm
Venue: Outdoor Lagoon, The Venetian Macao
Price: Free admission
Carnevale Extravaganza
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013 to Sunday, May 5, 2013
Time: 2 pm to 10:30 pm
Venue: Outdoor Lagoon, The Venetian Macao
Price: Free admission
Macau Wine and Dine Festival 2013
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013
Time: 2 pm to midnight (from 6 pm to 11 pm May 23)
Venue: Outdoor Lagoon, The Venetian Macao
Price: Free admission
Photo caption: The fun-filled, Italian-themed Venetian Carnevale will run at the lagoon area of The Venetian Macao from April 25 to May 26, 2013, with a host of family-friendly activities, including an attractive carousel.