"The Cat and the Lion" tells the story of Veneto through two great symbols: the Lion of St. Mark, emblem of the Serenissima and Venice, and the Cat, symbol of Padua.

The two Symbols become two colorful characters who tell children about the history of Veneto by bringing to the stage the contrasts between the Serenissima and the mainland, having a special regard for the history of two inland cities: Padua and Rovigo.

As in the most famous fairy tales the characters embody man's vices and virtues