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SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON

Article published in June 2014

https://issuu.com/donahuemodels/docs/vol_2_iss_2/124

The summer has arrived at last, and with the

fine weather, we all feel like having fun in

the open air, going to festivals and enjoying

concerts! Italy is a country very rich in

history. We are known, not only for our masterpieces

of art and monuments, but also for our food and festivals,

where we preserve many of our traditions. It's

impossible to write about them all, because they are

present in every corner of Italy, but I'll bring you with

me on a short and imaginative journey, that will make

you fall in love with our ancient traditions and entertainment-

so come with me!

To those who love music, food, and culture, the Italian

summer promises to be full of events.

Concerts. If you love music, Italy has the honor of

hosting the biggest Italian and international stars

with concerts that fill our stadiums and theaters. You

can catch stars like Tori Amos, Miley Cyrus, Pearl

Jam, The Rolling Stones, Giorgia, Laura Pausini, and

Jovanotti. For lovers of classical music, the calendar is

full, and the city of Verona is particularly well known

for these concerts.

For all of us who love good food, there are a wide

variety of festivals and fairs stretching from the

northern points of Italy all the way down to the south,

and from the mountains to the sea.

The Cherry Festival. In the summer months, it's time

for cherries, and particularly in June, in the cities of

Vignola, Emilia Romagna and in Pastena, Lazio, there

is a charming cherry-festival, where we enjoy delicious

cherries, and other kinds of food like Parmiggiano-

Reggiano (Parmesan cheese) and ring

shaped cake.

The Feast of Harvested Grains. In Sardinia, summer

begins with the famous feast of the harvested

grains, which has ancient historical roots. The end of

the wheat harvest is celebrated, in the little village of

Sadali, with a typical local dish called "I Culurgiouis,"

a handmade pasta and a real delicacy for the palate.

In August, the village of Aosta, located high in the

mountains, organizes the beacon of festivals, with lots

of animations and taste workshops: .

The Pizza Village Festival. As we all know, pizza is