Italy Right Now - February 2009

Italy Right Now, February 2009 we go to Venice for Carnival (Carnevale), when Venice overflows with people wearing masks celebrating with parties before Lent. While in Veneto we travel to Verona on Fat Tuesday for the gnocchi festival. And of course St. Valentines, named after an Italian priest from 265 AD, who penned a love letter before being executed for his love. Engaged couples head to Naples . We go to San Remo for the music festival, one of the oldest and most important festivals for Italian singers. And finally, Milan Fashion Week 2009 for Women is in February, a must visit for fashionistas as Italy's famous brands put on fashion shows in Milan.