Archivi categoria: Folklore in Tuscany

Vernio, tradition and polenta

How Florentine Counts Bardi saved not only Edward III of England and Columbus’ trips but also a commune in Prato, and with only some chestnut flour, dried cod and herrings. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Culture in Tuscany, Events around Prato, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Prato, Tuscan food and wine, Tuscan traditions, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , | Lascia un commento

Ritual and fire with the Focarazza di Santa Caterina

On the night of November 24th people visiting the vicinities of Roccalbegna may encounter strange men covered in ashes fumbling with a large pole. Don’t worry it’s the Focarazza and they’re celebrating St Catherine! Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Culture in Tuscany, Events in Maremma, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Folklore in Tuscany, Maremma, Mount Amiata, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscan towns and cities, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , | Lascia un commento

Autumn in Tuscany: grape harvesting and wine festivals

A lot in programme in Tuscany during Autumn for wine lovers. A brief overview of what the region has to offer. Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Chianti, Events in Tuscany, Festivals and feasts in Tuscany, Florence, Folklore in Tuscany, Maremma, Tuscan food and wine, Tuscan wineries, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , , , , , , , , , | Lascia un commento

Per le vie di Bagnone – Walking around Bagnone

Per le Vie di Bagnone, a walk around this medieval village in Lunigiana on the occasion of its major Summer event Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Events in Lunigiana, Folklore in Tuscany, Lunigiana, Tuscan food and wine, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , | Lascia un commento

Lizzatura, bringing the white marble down the hard way

“Lizzatura” a millenary means of transporting heavy blocks of Carrara white marble down some very steep slopes with just the use of rope and wooden poles Continua a leggere

Pubblicato in Carrara, Events on the Apuan Alps, Folklore in Tuscany, Tuscan lifestyle, Tuscany | Contrassegnato , , , | Lascia un commento