Christmas celebrations come to an end with humour and pagentry in this unique gondola race, all the way down the Gran Canal to end at the Rialto bridge. There, the "Witches", gondoliers dressed as the Befana attempt to unhook giant stockings from the bridge. The Befana race is unique to Venice and if you are in the area, it is definatly worth staying for the experience.
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Christmas celebrations come to an end with humour and pagentry in this unique gondola race, all the way down the Gran Canal to end at the Rialto bridge. There, the "Witches", gondoliers dressed as the Befana attempt to unhook giant stockings from the bridge. The Befana race is unique to Venice and if you are in the area, it is definatly worth staying for the experience.