‘Kisses Yes, Bezos No,’ Protesters Say, As Bezos Wedding Bonanza Divides Venice
VEDICE, Italy (AP) – Hundreds of protesters walked on the streets of Venice on Saturday to say “no” to billionaires Jeff Bezosbride and their The highly anticipated wedding extravaganza, It has reached its third and last day among the famous crowded parties and tired residents.
On Friday, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, the fourth richest man in the world and his bride, tied the knot during a special ceremony with about 200 famous guests on the island of Sanha San Gorgio.
However, the wedding divided Venice, while some activists protested this by billionaire Bezos as the exploitation of the city, while ordinary inhabitants suffered from excessive housing costs and constant climate -based flood threat.
Prepared for the last party on Saturday evening, two newlyweds, hundreds of Venetian and protesters from all over Italy filled the small streets of Venice with colorful banners saying “Kisses yes, Bezos no” and “no war”.
The show contrasts with the expensive wedding bonanz, which is seen as an insult to the fragile environment and citizens of Lagoon by critics.
Iz We are here to continue to ruin the plans of these rich people who accumulate money by exploiting many other people.
Protest organizers welcomed the news that the wedding party of the wedding party on Saturday would be initially held in Central Venice and then moved to Arsenale, an old medieval shipyard in the middle of high security.
According to the Venice Environmental Research Association Corila, Bezos donated 1 million euros ($ 1.17 million) to three environmental research organizations working to protect Venice.
However, many protesters saw movements as a clear example of “green washing ..
Ven We want a free Venice dedicated to its citizens.… These donations aim to clean the conscience of Bezos, ”he said.
Details of the special wedding ceremony on Friday night, Sánchez sent a photo to Bezos Instagram Standing next to a tuxedo -covered bezos, he shone on a white dress.
Athletes, celebrities, impressive and business leaders He united to have fun in his extravagance, which is a proof of his love for his extraordinary deying.
Oprah Winfrey and NFL Great Tom Brady, Hollywood stars Leonardo Di Caprio and Orlando Bloom, Technology Entrepreneur and Charitable Bill Gates and Kardashian-Genner Clan were the best socialists.
Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and all three children attended the celebrations.
The bride and groom stayed at the Aman Venice hotel in Grand Canal, where Bezos posed for photographs, and Sanchez Bezos blew kisses to the press.
“The planet is burning, but don’t worry, here is the list of the 27 Lauren Sánchez dress,” a protest slogan, a reference to the bride’s reported wedding weekend wardrobe. Italian designers, including Dolce & Gabbana and Schiaparelli and Bottega Vieta, had other Dolce Vita from Dolce Vita.
In accordance with the traditions of Venice, the city administration strongly defended both the pope, emperors and ordinary visitors for centuries.
Zarpano reported from Rome. Niccolò Lupone, Associated Press journalist in Venice, contributed to this report.
