SEASONAL HAPPENINGS
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UMBRIA’S SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS 2024
If music is the ‘food of love’ then this summer prepare to feast in Umbria. From its most famous Jazz festival to the newer eco-conscious International Green Music festival here, in the ‘Heart of Italy’ you’ll find World-class events that cater to every music lover's taste. Join me as I explore the ‘best of the best’ and the ‘best of the least known’ live-music events.
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THE PALIO DEI TERZIERI-CITTÀ DELLA PIEVE
CALLS ALL: Come join our fantastic Palio, ladies and gentlemen, damsels in distress, knights in royal amour, wenches, flag-wavers, sword fighters, and flame-throwers. Festivities begin August 12th
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SPRING AWAKENING: EASTER IN CITTA DELLA PIEVE
In spring, Umbria's Easter celebration is vibrant with natural beauty, culinary traditions, and historical reenactments like Città della Pieve's "living pictures". Local towns buzz with festivals and markets, offering a mix of local delicacies and art. Immersive experiences and artisanal riches make this season a perfect time for cultural exploration.
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CARNEVALE ITALIA: UNMASKING THE SPECTICAL
Immerse in Italy's Carnevale, where ancient tradition and cheery festivity collide in a spectacular explosion of color, taste, and joy. Majestic parades and mysterious masks abound, leading up to Lent's reflective calm. Marvel at Venice's historic revelry, Viareggio's satirical floats, or Ivrea's evocative orange battles. Carnevale is Italy's soulful adieu to hedonism, inviting one and all to feast on life and laughter before solemnity descends. Join the dance, embrace the magic and relish the nation’s culinary delights—a mesmerizing spectacle for wanderers and locals alike.
