Celebrations and local
folklore. Ancient pagan rites still mix
with the sings of the catholic religious traditions, festivals of
classic and modern music with the participation of famous
international artists, together with some minor activities,
especially during summer time. Make stay in this place full on fun.
The fuoco di sant’antonio (“St. Anthony’s fire”), which has been
held punctually after many centuries, on the 16th of
January, before the commemoration day of this saint, is one the most
original ones in the whole island. Very fragrant rosemary bushes are
burnt in this purifying fire which enlightens the town.
During those celebrations held in the quarter of
the town dedicated to that saint , guests are invited to taste the
wine of the season and the special sweets: su pistiddu. During
carnival time, we advise watching the horse race along the corso
Umberto , which is located in the historic center of Dorgali. Just
until a few years ago, many people attended the celebrations held at
the country-side. Those were religious commemorations, which usually
ended with big meals, held close to the rural churches spread over
the country-side around Dorgali. The festa del mare (“sea feast”),
held in mid-July in cala gonone, shows a suggestive procession on
the sea representing one of the main religious dates activities
signs the ferragosoto (15th of august) in Dorgali. The
procession of people riding horses is a must for those who love
traditional folklore. This is also the occasion to admire typical
customs, which are colorful and rich in precious jewels. The
celebration dedicated to saint Cornelio and saint cipriano is
attended by many people who sing and dance at a town square. It
lasts several days during the first week of September. Among the
sagra, which is a typical town feast , we advise attending the month
of June , held at the square by the harbor in cala gonone . this is
a gastronomic date for all gourmands who can find many products
from the orosei gulf. Cala gonone jazz festival is an already
internationally known music appointment. It has counted with the
participation of some of those sacred gods of the afro-american
sounds.
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