As the day progresses, anticipation grows at every balcony, bridge, and opening onto the vast canal. Starting with traditional attire on top of massive ornate barges and then to gondolieri darting past in pairs.
One of the most well-attended events in Venice is the Regata Storica, an incredibly charming occasion that draws in thousands of tourists and spectators each year. It is also very well-liked by the locals of Venice, who have given it a special position among the many other events that take place.
Numerous various boats and fans throng to the San Marco Basin and the Canal Grande to observe the Historical Regatta in Venice with fervor and enthusiasm.
The Regata Storica is made up of two distinct events: the traditional procession and the competitive regattas, the latter of which features some of Venice's most significant rowing competitions.
The regattas weren't acknowledged formally until 1899, the year of the 3rd International Biennale Art Exhibition. At this point, the term "Regata Storica" was created by Count Filippo Grimani, the Mayor of Venice. Although the first recorded regattas took place in the 13th century, some people think they actually began much earlier. They have also been prominently featured in paintings of Venice, starting with Jacopo de Barbari's View of Venice from around 1500.
For the first time, 52 traditional Venetian "vela al terzo" sailboats were hoisted with hand-painted red sails as part of the Regata Storica this year as part of the RED REGATA, a site-responsive public art project by Melissa McGill. The regatta celebrates local maritime culture and history and draws attention to the precarious balance between the city of Venice and the sea.
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