Traditions Sardinia
- In Santadi the Mauritano Wedding
under the water sign
“Mauritano” wedding: in the first Sunday of August starting from 1969, Santadi represents the antique ceremonial (it is...
- The descent of the “Candelieri” to reiterate the vow of Sassari
The Candelieri (lit. feast of people who carry the candles) feast animates Sassari on the Assumption Day. According to the tradition, this...
- Procession
on the Monte Ortobene
for the Rendentore
On the Monte Ortobene (Nuoro), at the end of August, it is celebrated the Festa del Redentore (the Redeemer Feast) dedicated to...
- The Ardia of Sedilo
between “balentìa”
and vow of faith
It is a feast of ancient tradition (not less than four centuries) which reaches its peak in a wild horse race in the valley looked over by...
- The "a tenore" song,
the Unesco awards a prize
to Sardinian shepherds
The 2005 will be remembered as a very important year for Sardinian cultural heritage, thanks to the prestigious Unesco's acknowledgment...
