tradition

St. Martin’s Day is tradition between Lazio and Abruzzo

The feast of St. Martin is a celebration rich in tradition and folklore that is very much felt in several places in Abruzzo and Lazio. Through ancient rites and food and wine traditions, many villages and towns keep their cultural …

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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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Teramo virtues, the gastronomic specialty of May 1

In Abruzzo, a typical recipe of the most deeply rooted tradition is prepared on May 1: the Virtù teramane. Legend has it that the dish is so named because it had to be prepared by 7 virgins, using 7 legumes, …

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Sagne e fagioli: the soup of Abruzzo’s peasant tradition

Beans, fresh homemade pasta and a few simple ingredients for a rich and wholesome dish: it is the queen among all soups, pasta e fagioli, which enriches the culinary tradition in Abruzzo. Typical of this dish are sagne, also called …

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Artisanal treasures of Abruzzo: the presentosa

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 jewels in Abruzzo’s goldsmithing tradition. Originating in Guardiagrele and Agnone and typical of the areas of …

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