Strigora

August 18, 2013 at Triora (Imperia)

For the past twenty-five years in the province of Imperia Triora has risen to national fame as the “country of Witches” by virtue of documented process to some poor women in the years 1587-1589.

To celebrate fourth anniversary of that tragic event were organized conferences and exhibitions. In 2001 was born, almost by accident, Strigora. The event, from the legendary first edition, has been repeated every year, always renewed and different, but with a single purpose: to re-evaluate the figure of the poor witches.

Already in the early hours of the morning several dozen exhibitors will set up their stalls for the market of medieval, which will start at 10 am. Meanwhile, the witches and wizards of the Pro Triora cook dishes from the magical flavor that you can enjoy both lunch and dinner in the cool “Boschetto” accompanied by folk music.

At three in the afternoon will begin the real party. A festival designed for the whole family, both for large than for small. The country will magically transform, through alleys and streets you will encounter strange characters that will enchant you with their magic and acrobatics.

Wandering through the medieval alleyways, melodies lift you and take you far away dreams. When darkness have obscured the sun will be enchanted by the magic of the Middle Ages.

In the course of the day is possible, even recommended a visit to the ethnographic museum and witchcraft, which contains a special section dedicated to the extensive process of 1587-1589, with an exhibition of tragic documents, including sentences to death some witches.

Agosto Medievale

July 26 to August 11, 2013 Ventimiglia (Imperia) –

Ventimiglia, province of Imperia, hosts to the new edition of ‘”August medieval“, a major event to be held from 26 July to 11 August.

Every year, at the end of July and during the month of August, the history becomes the protagonist and the Medieval City regains atmospheres that seem never forgotten.

Hundreds of people liven up the magnificent historical center, bringing the visitor into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, with the figures in historical dress, carried out at night, based on a different theme each year.

You can visit taverns, see musicians, fire-eaters and jugglers, the medieval market, but also the typical, with a visit to the monuments of ancient instruments and concerts. The Regatta of goiters Ligurian rewards the citizens of the districts with the first-come Carbaso.

Ardesio DiVino

August 3 and 4, 2013 in Ardesio (Bergamo) –

A new appointment, in Ardesio in the province of Bergamo, with “Ardesio DiVino”. The event will be held in 2013 in the days of August 3 and 4.

Ninth edition of food and wine festival, an exhibition / open air market where selected winemakers and taste artisans from all over Italy offer their products for tasting and for sale. Don’t miss tasting workshop “Women in Wine” workshops in creative play for children, concerts and dinners made ​​with local products.

Ardesio DiVino is a food and wine festival (tasting and sales) organized by Pro Loco of Ardesio (Bg), non-profit association, with the support of the city.