Note: While geographically France, Cannes is a key event for Italian and Mediterranean cinema industries. The world's most glamorous film festival screens competition and out-of-competition films from Italy and the wider Mediterranean region. Italian productions regularly feature in the Palme d'Or competition and the Un Certain Regard section.
One of Italy's most spectacular floral art events, where the main street of Genzano is carpeted with intricate designs made from millions of flower petals. The tradition dates back to 1778 and celebrates the Corpus Domini religious feast. Artists and local residents spend days creating breathtaking pictorial compositions from natural flowers.