Historical Regatta has been popular in Venice since the 13th and 14th centuries. There are many opinions about its origin. Some people say that it is related to the lives of residents. Young fishermen like to chase, play or race on the river It then evolved into a well-known boat race; it is also said that the Venetian noble Katerina, after marrying King Cyprus, returned to Venice in 1489. In order to welcome her at that time, the ships were lined up on both sides of the Grand Canal and a competition was launched after the ceremony. Today, history is no longer, but the regatta has continued.

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In the competition, it is divided into two parts: performance and competition. The performance is divided into sports ship formation performance and imitation of ancient fleet makeup performance. Unlike the Mask Festival, in the regatta festival, the protagonist of the parade on the water is not only the individual players, the traditionally decorated ships are more eye-catching, the colorful boats embellish the Grand Canal in colorful, but the most rare scenery in the year!

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At the beginning of the game, the boatmen dressed as ancient nobles will start with a magnificent start. The performers on the ship will be dressed as dignitaries, kings and queens, and even the oarsmen will be dressed in colorful costumes. Some boats are also dressed as peacocks or dolphins, and even decorated as dragon boats in ancient China. The gorgeous costumes pulled the water back to the 15th century; and the subsequent group races were even more lively. Six oars and other different competitions started one after another. The tourists on both sides loudly refueled the boat. The original quiet and peaceful waterway instantly became enthusiastic and lively!

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The official rowing competition is generally divided into 4 groups. After the preliminary selection of the players, the final victory will be compared here! The previous year ’s champion was the of course this year. Each group has 9 boats painted yellow, purple, blue, white, red, green, orange, pink, and brown. More importantly, the oarsman The color of the clothes, headscarves and belts should be consistent with the paint color of your own boat, and it looks extra cute. Like the dragon boat race in Taiwan, these players are also well-trained to be able to control freely in such a small, narrow and difficult-to-control boat. Among these groups of boats, the famous "Gondola Boat" group The most important is listed at the end of the game.

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The winner will receive a flag and a high prize. If he wins the title five times in a row, he will be named "Paddle King" and will win the "Laureate".

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Venice, Italy is a world-famous water city, and the most grand festival here is also related to water. Every year on the afternoon of the first Sunday in September, the regatta takes place on the Grand Canal that runs through the city of Venice. This is the most solemn and lively one of several regattas throughout the year.