Corteo delle Nazioni

Since its foundation, the International Association for the Carnival of Venice has expressed its cosmopolitan vocation by organizing an event dedicated to the Diplomatic Corps present in the territory of Venice.

The Corteo Acqueo has – always and forever in Venetian tradition – been a symbol of union among peoples and domination of the seas.
Approximately 30 Gondolas, starting from the pier at Ca’ Giustinian, home of the Biennale in St. Mark’s Basin, for a parade along the Grand Canal. Leading civil and military authorities, Consuls, Members and supporters of the Association will arrive at Ca’ Sagredo Hotel, a sumptuous aristocratic palace, where guests will be treated to a recital by Romanian soprano Violeta Botezatu, a graduate of the Venice Conservatory, whose brilliant career has taken her to perform internationally.
This will be followed by a reception to celebrate and honor the representatives of nations from around the world on our territory as in use in the Repubblica Serenissima.

For its 25th edition, this event has received a prestigious and coveted patronage, in addition to that of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Municipality of Venice since its foundation, from the Ministry of Culture.

Private event by invitation