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The leading Italian nautical expert, <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/ferretti-international-cruise-yachting-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ferretti Group</a>, has continued to&nbsp;dominate the shipbuilding industry with the creation of some of the&nbsp;best yachts in the world. The latest chapter of its storied legacy comes in the form of the Rivamare 38, recently launched by Riva, one of the illustrious brands that form the Ferretti Group.
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Released just one day before the Thailand Yacht show in January this&nbsp;year, Rivamare 38 is the first Riva boat to be unveiled in Thailand,&nbsp;though it has long been lauded for such iconic creations as the&nbsp;Aquarma and Aquariva Super.
For this debut event, the Ferretti Group Asia Pacific collaborated&nbsp;with <a href="http://www.leemarine.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lee Marine</a>, a well-established yacht dealer to organise a special&nbsp;celebration at Grand Villa Royal Phuket Marina. Speaking of the smash-hit evening, Stefano De Vivo, the Chief&nbsp;Commercial Officer of Ferretti Group said, &#8220;The success of this event&nbsp;and the love for Rivamare confirm the importance of our considerable&nbsp;commercial commitment in Asia Pacific.&#8221;
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In addition, the Ferretti Group participated in the fifth edition of&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.thailandyachtshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Thailand Yacht Show</a> where they featured some iconic yachts&nbsp;including Rivamare and Navetta 33, which is a part of Custom Line,&nbsp;another brand under the group.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-50875 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ferretti-2-min.jpg" alt="Rivamare" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ferretti-2-min.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ferretti-2-min-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ferretti-2-min-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ferretti-2-min-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ferretti-2-min-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ferretti-2-min-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ferretti-2-min-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
Click <a href="http://www.ferrettigroup.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to know more about all the luxury yachts produced by the&nbsp;Ferretti Group.

Rivamare: Ferretti Group debuts first Riva yacht in Thailand

Bidding a warm welcome to the sultry summer season, legendary yachtmaker Ferretti Group hosted a special Itinerary Show at Sai Kung’s Club Marina Cove recently. Designed to allow a select group of VIP guests and their loved ones to explore the marque’s latest designs, three magnificent samples of its designs – the Ferretti Yachts 920, the Ferretti Yachts 780 and an old version of the Ferretti Yachts 720 – were all proudly on display. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
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The Ferretti Group Itinerary Show, which took place from 25 May to 2 June, was hosted in conjunction with Hong Kong dealer Starship Yachts. The week-long showcase afforded the luxury label’s Asian customers a first-hand glimpse of the three vessels’ innovative designs, cutting-edge technological fittings, sleek interiors and inviting outdoor areas.
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Simultaneously, over the weekend of 1-2 June, Voyager Financial Group organised a wholly unique Family Fun Day with the help of Ferretti Group. Over 50 children aged 3-10 and their parents were in attendance, being kept fully entertained with handicrafts, rope knot lessons and a dedicated sweet corner with unlimited cotton candy and fresh popcorn.

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Be it exploring the maritime spirit of Ferretti Yachts or expanding their artistic side with handicrafts, guests spent enjoyable afternoons at Club Marina Cove in what was surely a unique bonding experience for all.

Ferretti Group Itinerary Show showcases three stunning Ferretti Yachts

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42228" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zhou-Chunya-Chinas-pre-eminent-contemporary-artist.jpg" alt="Zhou Chunya, China's pre-eminent contemporary artist" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zhou-Chunya-Chinas-pre-eminent-contemporary-artist.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zhou-Chunya-Chinas-pre-eminent-contemporary-artist-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zhou-Chunya-Chinas-pre-eminent-contemporary-artist-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zhou-Chunya-Chinas-pre-eminent-contemporary-artist-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zhou-Chunya-Chinas-pre-eminent-contemporary-artist-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zhou-Chunya-Chinas-pre-eminent-contemporary-artist-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Zhou-Chunya-Chinas-pre-eminent-contemporary-artist-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
The worlds of luxury yachting and high-end art collided in fantastic fashion recently when yacht builder Sanlorenzo Asia – represented by Simpson Marine – and Amanda Wei, founder of the eponymous Amanda Wei Gallery, co-hosted a very special event: Art Talk with Zhou Chunya. The occasion celebrated the renowned Chinese artist&#8217;s solo exhibition at the Amanda Wei Gallery, which will be on display until 15 February 2019.
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Zhou Chunya, one of China&#8217;s preeminent contemporary artists, is famed for his ability to capture the beauty of everyday life in a vivid first-person narrative. Known for his powerfully colourful and imaginatively expressive artworks – most notably the Green Dog and Red Man series – his masterpieces have sold for millions of dollars.
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Open to select VIPs only, Art Talk with Zhou Chunya opened with an introductory speech by Amanda Wei before the artist took centre stage for a frank discussion on a variety of topics including the intimate details of his upbringing, the influence of the Cultural Revolution on his creative psyche and the sources of inspiration for his own art. Zhou also introduced the audience to the colourful nuances of his new Peach Blossom series.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42229" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Amanda-Wei-introducing-Zhou-Chunya.jpg" alt="Amanda Wei introducing Zhou Chunya" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Amanda-Wei-introducing-Zhou-Chunya.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Amanda-Wei-introducing-Zhou-Chunya-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Amanda-Wei-introducing-Zhou-Chunya-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Amanda-Wei-introducing-Zhou-Chunya-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Amanda-Wei-introducing-Zhou-Chunya-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Amanda-Wei-introducing-Zhou-Chunya-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Amanda-Wei-introducing-Zhou-Chunya-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
This unique collaboration between the 60-year-old Sanlorenzo brand and Wei, who is also a Sanlorenzo yacht owner, is the latest episode of the ship builder&#8217;s 10-year foray into the world of high art. Over the past decade, not only has it introduced the concept of creating custom-built spaces to showcase owners&#8217; personal art collections aboard its yachts, it has even partnered with prestigious art fairs around the world – Venice Biennale and Art Basel, to name but two – to set up unique Collector&#8217;s Lounges, each dedicated to the works of one special artist.
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In an exciting move for Hong Kong art aficionados, Sanlorenzo Asia announced at Art Talk with Zhou Chunya that it would be partnering with 2019 Art Basel Hong Kong for another special Collector&#8217;s Lounge, this time to spotlight an Asian artist in partnership with Amanda Wei Gallery. The city&#8217;s premier art fair, which runs 29-31 March, will also see Sanlorenzo top management, including chairman Massimo Perotti, in attendance.
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Art Talk with Zhou Chunya, hosted by Sanlorenzo Asia and Amanda Wei Gallery

Art Talk with Zhou Chunya: An intimate chat with the pre-eminent Chinese artist

Ferretti Yachts, that purveyor of ultra-luxury yachts that have charmed royalty and Hollywood icons alike, put-paid to the rumours that nobody throws a party quite like the Italians earlier this summer. As the sea-faring brand hit the bit 5-0, it pulled out all the stops to host a no-holds-barred extravaganza in the beautiful city of Venice.
<figure id="attachment_38592" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38592" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38592 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Venice-was-the-backdrop-for-Ferretti-Yachts-spectacular-50th-birthday-celebrations.jpg" alt="Venice was the backdrop for Ferretti Yachts' spectacular 50th birthday celebrations" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Venice-was-the-backdrop-for-Ferretti-Yachts-spectacular-50th-birthday-celebrations.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Venice-was-the-backdrop-for-Ferretti-Yachts-spectacular-50th-birthday-celebrations-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Venice-was-the-backdrop-for-Ferretti-Yachts-spectacular-50th-birthday-celebrations-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Venice-was-the-backdrop-for-Ferretti-Yachts-spectacular-50th-birthday-celebrations-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Venice-was-the-backdrop-for-Ferretti-Yachts-spectacular-50th-birthday-celebrations-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Venice-was-the-backdrop-for-Ferretti-Yachts-spectacular-50th-birthday-celebrations-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Venice-was-the-backdrop-for-Ferretti-Yachts-spectacular-50th-birthday-celebrations-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38592" class="wp-caption-text">Venice was the beautiful backdrop for Ferretti Yachts&#8217; spectacular 50th birthday celebrations</figcaption></figure>
Esteemed owners of Ferretti Yachts from across the globe and the veritable who’s who of Italian high society descended on The Floating City to help celebrate the marque’s golden jubilee, which marked the culmination of five decades of dedicated, precision yacht-building. &nbsp;
The Italian brand’s story first took root in 1968, when it was founded by siblings Alessandro and Norberto Ferretti as a small family business building bespoke luxury yachts for the social elite of the day. Succeeding decades saw Ferretti Yachts grow to an international scale, soon spreading branches across Europe, North America and Asia, and claiming such luminaries as Brigitte Bardot, Richard Burton and Sophia Loren among its exclusive clientele.
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Little of its originally humble family roots were evident across the weekend-long celebration, which kicked off at the Palazzo Ducale. Built in 1340, this well-preserved monument overlooks the touristy Piazza San Marco and was once the residence of the Doges of Venice, who ruled over the long-standing republic from this magnificent Gothic structure until 1797, when Napoleon conquered the city-state. Since then, it has acted as administrative offices for various bureaucratic and governmental bodies before finally being transformed into a museum in 1923.
On this particular evening, however, the palace served as the stage for the inaugural night of Ferretti Yachts&#8217;&nbsp;50th anniversary festivities. Arriving just as the sun began to set, guests were ushered onto the first floor balcony, with its Gothic ogival windows offering prime panoramas of the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront. The positioning could not have been more perfect. Resplendently lined along the directly adjacent harbour were a fleet of eight of its latest models, shown off splendidly in the waning sunlight.
<figure id="attachment_38587" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38587" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38587 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferrettis-gala-dinner-was-served-in-the-Palazzo-Ducale-the-seat-of-power-for-Venices-ancient-Doges.jpg" alt="Ferretti's gala dinner was served in the Palazzo Ducale, the seat of power for Venice's ancient Doges" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferrettis-gala-dinner-was-served-in-the-Palazzo-Ducale-the-seat-of-power-for-Venices-ancient-Doges.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferrettis-gala-dinner-was-served-in-the-Palazzo-Ducale-the-seat-of-power-for-Venices-ancient-Doges-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferrettis-gala-dinner-was-served-in-the-Palazzo-Ducale-the-seat-of-power-for-Venices-ancient-Doges-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferrettis-gala-dinner-was-served-in-the-Palazzo-Ducale-the-seat-of-power-for-Venices-ancient-Doges-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferrettis-gala-dinner-was-served-in-the-Palazzo-Ducale-the-seat-of-power-for-Venices-ancient-Doges-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferrettis-gala-dinner-was-served-in-the-Palazzo-Ducale-the-seat-of-power-for-Venices-ancient-Doges-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferrettis-gala-dinner-was-served-in-the-Palazzo-Ducale-the-seat-of-power-for-Venices-ancient-Doges-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38587" class="wp-caption-text">Ferretti&#8217;s gala dinner was served in the Palazzo Ducale, the seat of power for Venice&#8217;s ancient Doges</figcaption></figure>
The pièce de résistance, though, came as in the form of an unexpected overhead fly-by courtesy of Pattuglia Acrobatica Nazionale Frecce Tricolori, the Italian air force’s superbly able acrobatic demonstration wing. Flying in tight formation, nine fighter planes soared past the Palazzo Ducale and over the Venice lagoon, painting the sky entirely in Italy’s unmistakable green, white and red. It was the first time this legendary aerial team had flown over La Serenissima in 25 years – a perfect opening act.
Once suitably recovered from the spectacle, attendees commenced the wining and dining portion of the evening in the expansive Sala del Maggior Consiglio, the original meeting hall of the Grand Council of Venice. It was the first such gathering in this august venue since the last Doge passed away in the late 18th century. Surrounded by a veritable treasure trove of Italian art, most notably Il Paradiso by Tintoretto – the world’s largest canvas painting – and Triumph of Venice crowned by victory by Paolo Veronese, guests enjoyed culinary delights and musical performances late into the night.
<figure id="attachment_38584" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38584" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38584 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12th-century-Venice-Arsenal-shipyard.jpg" alt="12th century Venice Arsenal shipyard" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12th-century-Venice-Arsenal-shipyard.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12th-century-Venice-Arsenal-shipyard-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12th-century-Venice-Arsenal-shipyard-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12th-century-Venice-Arsenal-shipyard-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12th-century-Venice-Arsenal-shipyard-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12th-century-Venice-Arsenal-shipyard-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/12th-century-Venice-Arsenal-shipyard-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38584" class="wp-caption-text">The 12th century Arsenale di Venezia shipyard is usually closed to the public</figcaption></figure>
After a well-deserved rest, Ferretti Yachts launched head-long into the second day’s itinerary at the historic Arsenale di Venezia complex. First constructed in 1104, this network of shipyards and armouries seeded the rise of Venice as a major regional naval and economic power. During its heyday, the complex churned out one entire ship per day, all without any leg-up from modern-day technology, electricity or machinery.
These days, however, the Arsenale is usually strictly off-limits to the public, but thankfully, the Italian navy in this case deigned to loosen this restriction over the weekend especially for Ferretti Yachts’ 50th anniversary.&nbsp;Visitors were invited to partake in a tour of the historic venue, engage in a host of fun-filled activities and explore upcoming products from the yacht manufacturer’s brand partners along the marina, including a first look at Maserati’s latest cars and Emirates’ new First Class Suite on the Airbus A380 airplane.
<figure id="attachment_38586" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38586" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38586 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferretti-Yachts-gorgeous-fleet-at-historic-Venice-Arsenal.jpg" alt="Ferretti Yachts' gorgeous fleet at historic Venice Arsenal" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferretti-Yachts-gorgeous-fleet-at-historic-Venice-Arsenal.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferretti-Yachts-gorgeous-fleet-at-historic-Venice-Arsenal-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferretti-Yachts-gorgeous-fleet-at-historic-Venice-Arsenal-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferretti-Yachts-gorgeous-fleet-at-historic-Venice-Arsenal-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferretti-Yachts-gorgeous-fleet-at-historic-Venice-Arsenal-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferretti-Yachts-gorgeous-fleet-at-historic-Venice-Arsenal-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Ferretti-Yachts-gorgeous-fleet-at-historic-Venice-Arsenal-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38586" class="wp-caption-text">Ferretti Yachts&#8217; gorgeous fleet at the historic Venice Arsenal</figcaption></figure>
But without a doubt the biggest attraction was centred at the Darsena Nuovissima – the Arsenale’s central docking area. Berthed here and making its international debut was the Ferretti 670, the first-ever flybridge whose exteriors and interiors were designed entirely by Ferretti Group, with the help of renowned Italian architect Filippo Salvetti.
Boasting a roomy 25 square metres of space including a capacious front bow area, the 670 features a sumptuous master bedroom along with a well-appointed study, with potential owners free to customise its exact specifications according to their own needs.
Alongside this debuting model, moored like so many ducks in a line, were 10 additional specimens of the marque’s luxury fleet, ranging from the more down-to-earth 45-foot 450 to another all-new introduction – the 95-foot, four-bedroom 920, a true statement piece for today’s well-heeled millionaire.
<figure id="attachment_38588" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38588" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38588 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Five-star-Hotel-Danieli-A-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-in-Venice.jpg" alt="Five-star Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Venice" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Five-star-Hotel-Danieli-A-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-in-Venice.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Five-star-Hotel-Danieli-A-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-in-Venice-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Five-star-Hotel-Danieli-A-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-in-Venice-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Five-star-Hotel-Danieli-A-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-in-Venice-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Five-star-Hotel-Danieli-A-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-in-Venice-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Five-star-Hotel-Danieli-A-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-in-Venice-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Five-star-Hotel-Danieli-A-Luxury-Collection-Hotel-in-Venice-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38588" class="wp-caption-text">Five-star Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Venice</figcaption></figure>
After touring the various ships, lunch – a well-curated sampling of the finest modern Italian cuisine – was served at Terrazzo Danieli. The high-end eatery occupies an open patio within Hotel Danieli, A Luxury Collection Hotel – the partner hotel for the event, and one of the city’s landmark accommodations. Cinephiles may well recognise this establishment as it’s something of a Hollywood icon in its own right.
The unambiguously charismatic venue, which encompasses three historic palazzos including the 14th century Palazzo Dandolo, has been the set for such notable silver screen outings as James Bond’s 1979 adventure, Moonraker, Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr’s 1994 rom-com, Only You, and more recently, Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie’s adventure/thriller, The Tourist.
<figure id="attachment_38589" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38589" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38589 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Piazza-San-Marco.jpg" alt="Piazza San Marco" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Piazza-San-Marco.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Piazza-San-Marco-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Piazza-San-Marco-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Piazza-San-Marco-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Piazza-San-Marco-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Piazza-San-Marco-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Piazza-San-Marco-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38589" class="wp-caption-text">Piazzo San Marco, one of Venice&#8217;s most iconic landmarks, is just a few steps away from Hotel Danieli</figcaption></figure>
Suitably satiated, there was nothing more to do but wait for the final chapter of the day. And finally, as dusk fell once more, the grand finale of Ferretti’s 50th birthday bash got underway as guests returned to the Venice Arsenale. The ancient Byzantine architecture of the iconic establishment was given a completely 21st century make-over, with strobe lights, an impressive sound system and a fully kitted stage awaiting the 200-plus attendees.
Catered to by none other than that most acclaimed of Italian eateries, Cipriani, guests enjoyed a tasting menu that showcased the very best of Tricolori cuisine. Capping of the night was a performance by Umberto Tozzi, one of the nation’s most famous singers. He took to the stage and performed renditions of his greatest musical numbers, including his 1979 hit Gloria, drawing Ferretti’s 50th festivities to a close on the highest of notes.
<figure id="attachment_38590" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38590" style="width: 466px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-38590 size-full" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Renowned-Italian-singer-Umberto-Tozzi-regaled-guests-with-a-series-of-his-greatest-hits.jpg" alt="Renowned Italian singer Umberto Tozzi regaled guests with a series of his greatest hits" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Renowned-Italian-singer-Umberto-Tozzi-regaled-guests-with-a-series-of-his-greatest-hits.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Renowned-Italian-singer-Umberto-Tozzi-regaled-guests-with-a-series-of-his-greatest-hits-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Renowned-Italian-singer-Umberto-Tozzi-regaled-guests-with-a-series-of-his-greatest-hits-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Renowned-Italian-singer-Umberto-Tozzi-regaled-guests-with-a-series-of-his-greatest-hits-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Renowned-Italian-singer-Umberto-Tozzi-regaled-guests-with-a-series-of-his-greatest-hits-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38590" class="wp-caption-text">Renowned Italian singer Umberto Tozzi regaled Ferretti Yachts&#8217; guests with a series of his greatest hits</figcaption></figure>
Ferretti Yachts&#8217; 50th anniversary proceedings against the picturesque backdrop of Venezia were, in a word, epic. The weekend-long celebrations of its golden jubilee, not only paid homage in spectacular style to its Italian heritage, it also afforded the yacht-maker an opportunity to ably demonstrate its ability to deliver flawless luxury experience with absolutely no boundaries – both in hosting an exclusively extravagant party and in the delivery of its achingly beautiful, super-luxury yachts.
Text: Tenzing Thondup

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