The Bravio delle Botti or the race of the barrels, is an annual race in Montepulciano Tuscany on the last Sunday of August. The Bravio used to be a horse race, but since Montepulciano is famous for its Vino Nobile di Montepulciano in 1974 the idea was born to run with...
The 2nd of June is the "Festa della Repubblica" and is an annual bank holiday in Italy. In 1946 a referendum was held on 2nd and 3rd of June in which people were asked which form of state they wanted after the fall of fascism. Italy became a republic and to this day...
Every year at the beginning of May is the Corsa all’Anello in Narni. It is a medieval festival dating back to 1371 and walking around here, actually feels like going back to the middle ages. A must see when you're in Umbria in May. The three districts, Fraporta, Santa...
I was in the Netherlands this month and attended an Italian event “Sapori d’Inverno”. I enjoyed some hours of Italian atmosfere in Holland! Cooking workshops, winetastings and typical Italian food all made up for a easy going Italian atmosfere. Ferrari’s, catwalks,...
Last year I went to the Gaite Market, “Mercato delle Gaite" in Bevagna. It is a fantastic medieval feast, a revival of daily life in the Middle Ages. I loved it so much, I had to go again this year. The medieval village of Bevagna is the perfect background for the...
Today December 8th, Italy celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day is an Italian public holiday. The squares and streets transform into magical Christmas markets. A lovely start of the Christmas period. For instance at...
From September 25 to 28, 2014 there was the Foligno pasta event I Primi d'Italia. An event dedicated to "pasta" and first courses in general. You could taste over 100 new recipes and see chefs working their food art. Interesting! It has been a while since I visited...
Such e beautiful experience! I loved it.. Mercato delle Gaite 19-29 June 2014 posted by Sylvia van der Male
Since a couple of days the Summer began in Umbria. Days are getting longer, people live outside, the restaurants are open until midnight... I love it! Every day it is about 30 degrees. On my terrace with view over the Trasimeno Lake I cannot read my book in the lazy...
Last weekend was party time in Tuoro sul Trasimeno, a small village near the house of my colleague. As normal with these village parties there were quite a few places where one could do some 'liver maintenance' or...
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