SECRET VENICE

SECRET VENICE
Biennale Architettura 2012
A Fabulous Stay in Venice
WELCOME TO ITALY!
The Venice International Architecture Biennale is one of the
most significant events in the International architecture calendar
attracting thousands of people. A response exhibition will
be held in Hong Kong, where various media events, forums,
performances, film screenings and festivals will be held to
continue the discussion points from the Venice Biennale and
engage the local community in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects and Hong Kong Arts
Development Council are co-organizers of the event. Oval
Partnership is the Curator of the exhibition. Create Hong Kong
is the leading Sponsor and other key sponsors include the
Development Bureau, HKSAR.
We would like to invite you to become an Individual Sponsor
for the Venice Biennale Hong Kong Exhibition and the Response
Exhibition in Hong Kong. As part of your sponsorship package
we will conduct a two-day VIP Secret Venice tour on Saturday
20th and Sunday 21st October 2012. Please refer to the enclosed
programme for details of the tour.
We are seeking a minimum Sponsorship amount of HKS 35,000
per head from each Individual Sponsor which will include the 2
day Secret Venice tour (excluding flights and accommodation).
Proceeds of your sponsorship will be allocated to the response
exhibition of the Venice Biennale in Hong Kong in Spring 2013. If
you are unable to attend the Secret Venice tour, but would like
to support the exhibition in Hong Kong, we would welcome your
support. Sponsorship options are included in the reply slip.
In addition to the tour individual sponsors will also be entitled to
the following:
• Acknowledgement in all future publications of the
2012-2013 Venice Biennale Hong Kong exhibition.
• 3 x VIP Passes to the Hong Kong exhibition Preview in
Spring 2013
• 3 x VIP passes to the Opening Ceremony of the Hong Kong exhibition in Hong Kong in Spring 2013
• 3 x VIP tickets to the collateral events at the Hong Kong exhibition in Spring 2013 (including all forums/lectures/film screenings/performances etc)
We look forward to receiving your support.
Kind Regards,
Chris Law
Chief Curator,
Hong Kong Exhibition 13th Venice Biennale International
Architecture Exhibition
Director, Oval Partnership
DAY 1
Friday
19th October 2012
Welcome to Italy!
In addition to the best tour guide which Venice First, our
exclusive tour operator, has to offer, Marco Ardielli, a highly
respected Italian Architect and Professor at The University of
Venice, will accompany you on the 2 day Secret Venice
tour to give you in depth insight into the ‘secret’ landscape of
Venice.
Marco has been a guest speaker at several international
congresses and he organized the “International Urban Studies
days” for the Toniolo Foundation of Verona and has lectured
extensively on Urban Studies at the University of Venice.
19:00
Arrival and welcome Cocktail Event at The Westin
Europa & Regina
The Westin Europa & Regina, Venice is beautifully restored
from an 18th and 19th century palace. The oldest palace
belonged to the illustrious Tiepolos, Venetian family who gave
rise to the seventeenth century painter Giambattista Tiepolo.
Europa & Regina is ideally positioned on the Grand Canal with
a private water entrance and in the heart of the city’s artistic
and theatre districts.
DAY 2
Saturday
20th October 2012
9:30
Italian Coffee experience, a wide selection of coffees
will be available for the guest for a tasting
10:00
Discover Venice by water with light refreshments
The Grand Canal Tour is the best way to experience the
beauty and uniqueness of a city built on water. We will relax
in a luxurious motor-launch and experience the waterways of
Venice, while listening to the commentary of your expert guide.
We will cruise along the Giudecca Canal, where one can
admire the beautiful churches built by Andrea Palladio in the
16th century.
13:00
Lunch at a local Venetian Trattoria
15:00
Visit the Church of San Zaccaria
The current St. Zacharias Church was built between the years
1444 and 1515 and was designed by architects Antonio
Gambello and Mauro Codussi, the latter of whom was
responsible for completing the façade. You will see Madonna
with child and saints by Giovanni Bellini, it is considered to be
one of the most important works of the Venetian Renaissance.
We will spend time inside the church to enjoy some of the
most magnificent works of Art found in Venice including works
by Tintoretto, Angelo Trevisani, Giuseppe Salviati, Giovanni
Bellini, Antonio Balestra, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, Palma
the Elder and Van Dyck.
16:00
Return to you’re hotel
18:30
Pick-up by private water taxies to visit the Hong
Kong Exhibition Venue at the 13th Annual Venice
Biennale Architettura and enjoy a private tour of
the exhibition followed by Franciacorta (“method
champenoise” Italian wine) accompanied with fine canapé
aperitif.
19:30
Departure by water Taxies to reach Torcello Island
to discover the oldest area of the Venice Lagoon.
20:15
Exclusive private visit of the Basilica of Torcello
The Basilica of Torcello (VII – XI sec) is a symobol of the
‘beginning’ of Venice. The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta,
was erected in 639 and expanded in 1008, and the Virgin,
represented in the central nave in a golden mosaic from the
13th century, welcome worshippers to enter the church. The
well-known mosaic of the Last Judgement, captures the eyes
of worshipers on their way out of the Basilica of Santa Maria
Assunta and invites them to meditate. It is undoubtedly one of
the most important monuments of the “Veneto-Byzantine” art.
21:15
Dinner at the Locanda Cipriani, which is still owned
by the Cipriani Family.
By 23:00
Transfer back to you’re hotel by private water
taxies
DAY 3
Sunday
21st October 2012
9:30
Venetian Pastries experience at a 5 star Hotel
limited quantity of established biological and biodynamic wines
from Veneto and Italy.
our private guide. The basilica is a testament to Byzantium’s
influence on Venice.
10:00
Meet you’re guide for a visit of ‘hidden Venice’,
Castello district
This tour will take you to the less visited areas of Venice where
you will see a number of significant churches in the history of
Venice with beautiful paintings and you will have the chance to
enjoy everyday Venetian life.
Afternoon for you to further explore Venice, guides will be at
disposal for eventual private requests of the guests.
21.30
Exclusive Gala Dinner at Palazzetto Pisani Ferri
The Pisani family appeared on the Venetian scene during the
14th century and soon became well known for their
wealth.They had immense properties in Venice and on the
mainland, due to their commercial activities. Towards the end
of the 16th century, Alvise Pisani, left his home at Santa Maria
del Giglio and built the enormous palace next to Campo Santo
Stefano that became his home and that of his heirs; since then
they became known as “Pisani di Santo Stefano”. On the
Grand Canal the Pisani bought the smaller and older palace in
1751, to adjoin it to their own house so that it became a wing
of Palazzo Pisani which projects onto the Grand Canal. From
then onwards it was called “Palazzetto Pisani” which is where
we will enjoy the dinner.
13:00
Private lunch at the Locanda Wildner – enjoy Venetian
seafood at it’s best
This restaurant serves both traditional and contemporary Venetian
cuisine as well as Italian entrees in a unique setting: the verandah
features views of Riva degli Schiavoni with scenic views of the
Island of San Giorgio. The restaurant’s fish is delivered fresh every
day from the market of Rialto together with the savory vegetables
produced in the farmlands near the gorgeous Lagoon of Venice,
Managed with passion and professionalism since 1960. The wine
card is full of surprises with important national labels as well as a
19:00
Meet at The Westin Europa & Regina for a private
transfer to the Historical Café Florian for aperitif
Opened in 1720 in Piazza San Marco in Venice,Caffè Florian
is Italy’s oldest Café. While seated in one of the café’s frescoed
rooms or outside listening to the orchestra in the Piazza, one
can enjoy impeccable service and products of the finest quality.
Famous for its rich history as a crossroads of art, culture,
politics and entertainment,
8.30
Private Opening of Saint Mark’s Basilica by night
followed by a gondola ride to the dinner venue
St. Mark’s Basilica - Crowded with visitors during the day,
becomes a silent temple of worship as evening falls.
The doors of the Basilica will be opened just for you and
23:30
Transfer back to the hotel
DAY 4
Monday
22nd October 2012
Departures to the airport, timings to be advised according to flights.
We would be happy to arrange additional activities for you in
Venice if should you be staying longer and any hotel bookings
in Venice can also be handled by us to ensure that you have
seamless and comfortable stay in Venice.
VIP ‘Secret Venice’ Tour
20th & 21st October 2012
REPLY SLIP
Please note that the deadline date for your reply slip is
Wednesday 3rd October 2012 and payment is due no later
than Monday 8th October 2012. The number of spaces
available for the tour is limited, this will be handled on a
first-come, first-served basis
Please tick the appropriate boxes below:
Sponsorship including 2 day ‘Secret Venice’ Tour
Individual Sponsor
HKD35,000
Additional immediate family member
Please sign and return this form by fax to:
+ 852 2815 6377 or email [email protected]
* I,
(* name) would like to support Hong Kong’s participation in the
13th Venice Biennale International Architecture Exhibition and
response exhibition
Sponsor Contact Details
Name of contact person
HKD 25,000 p/p
Number of persons:
Additional guests
Address
HKD 30,000 p/p
Number of persons:
Fax
Travel Arrangements:
Please tick the appropriate boxes below
Note that flights, accommodation and travel insurance are not
included in the VIP Secret Venice tour package. However
Venice First can offer you a discounted rate at The Westin
Europa & Regina Hotel.
Assistance with hotel booking in Venice
Assistance with Airport Transfers
Sponsorship excluding 2 day ‘Secret Venice’ Tour
SPONSOR ACCEPTANCE
(Amount in HK$)
Email
Acknowledgement should be made in the name of:
We would be grateful to receive your cheque payable to:
The Oval Partnership Ltd.
(14th Floor, Malaysia Building,
50 Gloucester Rd, Wanchai Hong Kong)