Summary
An Italian town called Pesaro put a statue of famous opera singer Luciano Pavarotti inside a Christmas ice rink, which upset his widow, Nicoletta Mantovani. The mayor of Pesaro apologized, saying it was a mistake and that they did not mean to offend anyone.
Key Facts
- The statue of Luciano Pavarotti was placed inside an ice rink in Pesaro, Italy.
- Pavarotti's widow, Nicoletta Mantovani, expressed anger over the decision.
- The ice rink was constructed in the town square, leaving the statue surrounded by ice.
- Pesaro's Mayor Andrea Biancani apologized and admitted the council made a mistake.
- The issue arose because plans changed, and the statue couldn't be moved at the last minute.
- The bronze statue was unveiled in April 2024.
- Pavarotti, a well-known opera singer, passed away in 2007 from pancreatic cancer.
