11 November S. MARTINO

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More or less everyone knows S. Martino, a generous knight who cut his cloak in half with a sword in the presence of a beggar and gave one half to the poor man so he could protect himself from the cold.

After a while, Martino found another beggar who, coldly, asked for charity. Then Martino took the part of cloak that remained to him and divided it further into two to share it. On his way he met another poor man who trembled with cold and asked for help. Martino could not cut beyond his cloak so he gave what was left to him in need. Now Martino was without any protection from the cold and in November the climate was merciless at the time. The good Lord, seeing this act of unconditional altruism, wanted to help Martino and made a ray of sunshine come out of the clouds that warmed the air and allowed Martino to continue his journey until he found an adequate shelter.

Climate phenomenon that was perpetuated over time, giving rise to the “SUMMER OF S. MARTINO” This episode changed the life of St. Martin who became a man of faith and great wisdom.

For this occasion in the province of Venice, the traditional dessert of S. Martino is prepared: with the shortcrust pastry, the shape of the saint is modeled on horseback with a sword and cape, garnished with icing of colored sugar, pralines, candies and chocolates. More in ancient times a sweet of quince was prepared, called “S. Martino de persegada “, prepared with quince jam.

It is also customary for children in the lagoon city to sing a home song for home and shop by store, playing pans and makeshift tools, in exchange for a few coins or some sweets.

San Martin xe ‘ndà in sofita

a trovar la so novissa.

So novissa no ghe gera,

San Martin xe cascà par tera,

el s’ha tacà un boletin

cari signori, xe San Martin!

 

…….. Cà di Fiore is waiting for you

Riviera Fiorita 07/09/2019

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On the second Sunday of september, along the Brenta Riviera, the most picturesque event of the season will be held: The Riviera Fiorita.

From the windows and from the landing, located on the river, of Cà di fiore, you can watch this characteristic event.

The event recalls the meeting between the Doge of the Republic of Venice and the King of France Henry III which took place in 1574, begins in front of Villa Pisani in Strà where the exchange of gifts between the Doge and the king will take place and will continue along the course of Brenta passing the villages of Dolo Mira Oriago Malcontenta until you reach Venice.

The water procession headed by the “bissone” , boats used in the Historical Regatta of Venice and other historical boats with over 1100 figurants and rowers, will parade along the Brenta Canal, captivating a large audience cheering along the banks.

The party continues until evening along the Brenta Riviera with musical performances, dances and food and wine stands.

Cà di fiore awaits you…



 


	Regata Storica a Venezia 01/09/2019				
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Historical Regatta in Venice 01/09/2019


B&B Cà di fiore awaits you for this folkloristic historical event.


The historical Regatta is the main event of the Venetian rowing season, a unique discipline practiced in the world for millennia in the Venice lagoon. It takes place on the first Sunday of september, mainly along the Gran Canal and is one of the most spectacular and picturesque moments of city life. The event consists of two phases, the historical procession and the competitive regattas.


The historical procession takes us back a few centuries to relive the glories of the sixteenth century spectacular traditional harnessed boats, rowers and costumed gondoliers play the highest positions in the Republic of Venice, Doge and Dogaressa included, an exciting and sumptuous parade made up of history and beauty.


Copetitive regattas follow the historical procession, they represent the most important rowing event of the season. The most famous and exciting is the champion regatta on the gondolini that whiz along the Gran Canal to the finish line in front of the floating stage in front of the Cà Foscari Palace. The winners are considered real champions awarded by the greatest authorities of Venice, they will be held in great consideration among all the athletes of the oar throughout the year waiting for the next challenge.


We are waiting for you