The famous annual costume carnival started in Venice. The holiday, the theme of which was the phrase “Remember the Future”, began on February 12 and will last until March 1. If last year the carnival was held in an online format, this year the organizers combined street performances in open areas and live performances with virtual events. However, given the epidemiological situation, some central events, such as the traditional procession of Marias, the Flight of the Angel, the water show and the gondola parade on the Grand Canal, will not take place due to security reasons.
But despite all the nuances, the organizers expect that the carnival, after two years of the pandemic, will allow people to feel happy, mir24 reports.
