tradition

Walking history: along the sheep-tracks of transhumance

In October in Abruzzo it is time to migrate. Transhumance is an ancient tradition that over the centuries has marked the history andappearance of the people and lands of Abruzzo. September is the month of transhumance in which shepherds set …

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Chivalric Joust in Sulmona: between history, entertainment and European spirit

Sulmona is preparing to experience one of the most anticipated events of the Abruzzo summer: the XXIX edition of the Giostra Cavalleresca, scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2025. An event that has its roots in the Renaissance and every …

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Goriano Sicoli and the Feast for Saint Gemma

Goriano Sicoli is a small municipality of about 500 inhabitants placed within the Sirente-Velino Regional Park overlooking the Subequana Valley: surrounded by woods and valleys, it borders the municipalities of Castel di Ieri, Cocullo, Prezza and Raiano. The medieval village …

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Feast of St. Dominic and Serpari procession in Cocullo

  Great anticipation in Cocullo on May 1, 2024, for The Rite of the Serpari in honor of St. Dominic the Abbot. Fascination and religion come together in this rite of very ancient origins that combines faith and curiosity: during …

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The Presentosa, symbol and promise of love

The journey through the products and creations of Abruzzo’s handicrafts leads to the discovery of the“Presentosa.” This accessory is a of the most famous pieces of jewelry in Abruzzo’s goldsmithing tradition, is a star-shaped medallion surrounded by filigree arabesques usually …

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