Studying in Italy should be aware of these festivals. Carnival, also known as Maslenitsa (religious festival) in Italy from February to March: Carnival, also known as Maslenitsa, is held the day before Lent. Usually between March 21st and April 25th. It is determined that Easter will be pushed forward 41 days before the carnival. Easter is a festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus three days after his death. It takes place on the first Sunday after the full moon of the spring equinox. This is another important holiday in Italy after Christmas. It usually takes a week off, and the carnival held in Venice is the most famous.
Florence May Music Festival: It is the king of music festivals in Italy, equivalent to the European Music Festival held in Salzburg, Austria.
Florence Costume Football Game (June 24): This game has been popular since Florence became a Roman colony, and it is said to be the predecessor of rugby. The festival is celebrated in the form of a realistic recreation of football history and is held in Piazza Santa Croce in Florence.
(Two Worlds Festival) Festival dei Due Mondi: This is an international arts festival held in Spoleto (Spoleto) every June and July, including music, drama, dance and fine arts.
Palio delle 4 Antiche Repubbliche Marinare (regatta): Held in the summer, there is a regatta between four important seaport cities in Italian history? Pisa, Venice, Amalfi and Genoa. The event was held in four cities: Pisa in 2006, Venice in 2007, Genoa in 2008 and Amalfi in 2009.
Mutton Chops Festival: held in Castello San Pietro, a village near Bologna. Everyone who attends will receive two free, delicious lamb chops, freshly grilled over an outdoor fire.
International Ancient Music Festival: held in Urbino, Marche region.
Jazz Festival: held in Perugia, the capital of Umbria, in July. Generally lasting for a week, the jazz performance in the evening attracts tourists from all over the world and is very lively.
Perugia Chocolate Festival: Every year in mid-to-late October, various Italian brands of chocolate are displayed and sold in Perugia. People yearning for love and romance gather in the ancient mountain city, and the colorful culture and entertainment programs also added to the happy atmosphere of the festival.
Mostra del Cinema di Venezia Venice International Film Festival: Held in Lido in early September, the film festival attracts the most dazzling international film industry celebrities to participate in several weeks of film review activities.
Chess game: This chess game is played on a pink and white marble block in Piazza Marostica in the Veneto region.
Verona Summer Music Festival: This annual music festival is held in this romantic town. The amphitheater in the city center was packed with seats, and the musicians participating in the performance included not only Italian but also international masters.
Candle Horse Racing: held in Gembio, Umbria. This most beautiful and best-preserved town in Italy is dedicated to its patron saint Ubaldo every May 15th.
Grape Festival: held in Marino, Lazio region.
The International Gastronomy Salon is held every two years in Turin in October. During the festival, Turin becomes a grand stage for all kinds of excellent food, products and exquisite cooking. The Slow Food Movement (Italy's local anti-fast food organization) organizes this festival, which brings together international gourmets.