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HISTORIC IVREA CARNIVAL

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:18:47 GMT

The Historic Ivrea Carnival is a unique event, recognised as an Italian event with international importance,as per communication by the Prime Minister on 27.09.1956 (prot. sheet no. 02999/894), a “dream” that takes place every year bringing history, tradition, shows, emotions and great ideals to the streets and squares of the city of Ivrea.

An event whose history and legend come together to give life to a show that transcends and merges centuries, where the absolute protagonists are the Vezzosa Mugnaia, heroe of the feast, Renaissance symbol of liberty, the General with his Napoleonic General Staff , the Replacement Grand Chancellor, thePodestà guardian of city freedom, the procession with the flags of the districts represented by the Abbà the Pipe and drums. Filling the city with colours and scents, you then have the famous and spectacular Oranges Battle, moment of great involvement and strong emotions, remembrance of the popular rebellion to tyranny.

As a sign of participation, starting on fat Thursday, all citizens and visitors go into the roads wearing the BerrettoFrigio, a red hat shaped like a sock that represents subscription to the revolt ideal and therefore the struggle for freedom, as it was for those involved in the French Revolution.

Since 2009, as a result of the City Council approval, the Foundation for the Historical Carnival of Ivrea was established, responsible for promoting and managing events connected to the Carnival.

Go to the official site of the Historical Carnival of Ivrea https://www.storicocarnevaleivrea.it

PATRONAL FEAST OF SAN SAVINO – IVREA

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:14:58 GMT

The 7th of July every year, Ivrea celebrates a festival for its Patron San Savino, a patron that never knew the city and entered it six hundred years after his death.

San Savino in fact was the bishop of Spoleto between the end of the III century and the beginning of the IV century. He suffered martyrdom during the last and most terrible persecution against Christian, that of Diocletian.

The body of San Savino remained in Spoleto for a few centuries in the basilica dedicated to him, until the son of Berengario II, marchese of Ivrea, Corrado, who governed Spoleto before succeeding his father, brought him to our city in 956. Corrado in fact wanted to give Ivrea a patron saint that would free it from the plague it was subject to at that time.

The plague, as recounted by the reported of that time, effectively ended as soon as the martyrs remains reached Ivrea.

FESTIVAL OF THE MONTALTO DORA CABBAGE

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:10:44 GMT

In Montalto Dora, suggestive corner of the Morainic Amphitheatre of Ivrea (AMI) surrounded by morainic lakes, woods, hills and vineyards, every year the third week-end of November the traditional CABBAGE FESTIVAL takes place.

A showcase that gives value to the excellent products of the Morainic Amphitheatre: past and present, gastronomy, culture and local folklore alternate in rich events giving thousands of visitors emotions, d’antan atmosphere, authentic flavours of the country tradition and pieces of rural live.

During the event it is possible to browse among the rouses of Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta ingenuity and handcrafts, among the stalls of the market of antiques and used objects, make tasty purchases of organic p0 Km products and along the 2 Km of eno-gastronomic delicacies or watch folkore and musical shows.

Do not miss the naturalistic walk towards the Nero and the Pistono Lakes, typical lakes for the Morainic Amphitheatre of Ivrea, a unique landscape in Italy.

The "La NottedelleLanterne (Lantern Night)" has a strong scenographic impact, a themed pathway between mountain and valley which gives life to a great living nativity scene with representative scenes of country civilisation of the 20th century, with the sounds of the popular musica typical for that era, the Quintet.

For information: Councillor of Tourism tel. 0125652771 - omnia@comune.montalto-dora.to.it - www.comune.montalto-dora.to.it

THE PEACHES FEAST IN MAGLIONE

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:24:21 GMT

The peaches feast of Maglione is a traditional feast with a rich schedule of initiatives based on the tasty fruit, an emblem of the farming culture of the region. On Sunday traditional flea market with typical and crafts products.

ALICESE JUNE

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:19:47 GMT

Traditional summer appointment at Alice Superiore in Valchiusella.

Sport, music, food and ....much more await in the splendid territory of Valchiusella, crossed by the Chiusella torrent, in the naturalistic area of Lake Alice Superiore, with the Bella Dormiente (Sleeping Beauty) in the background..

The events are concentrated in the four week-ends in June and can involve a great range of visitors, great and small, families, athletes, good food and nature lovers.

For those wanting to expand their knowledge about the territory and its traditions, proper reception facilities will be able to satisfy your needs (camping, restaurants, holiday farms, sports facilities and gyms).

ANDOMA AI BALMIT

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:21:46 GMT

The "Andoma ai Balmit" event of Borgofranco di Ivrea is not only the friendly title given t the now traditional appointment of the third sunday in June, when the Balmetti of Borgofranco fill up with people and music, is also an invite to a popular festival that the people of this small village extend to all, this year even to the tourists from the EXPO, in order to help discover and appreciate these places full of history and a rich tradition, giving moments of peaceful joy and an opportunity to taste and purchase good local and Canavese wines (the Vin dal Balmet, the Carema DOC, and the Erbaluce di Caluso DOC) and typical local sweets, "The Canestrelli", in a warm friendly atmosphere.

The Balmetti di Borgofranco: there is a strange correlation and a strict correspondence between the Balmetti di Borgofranco and the canavesano character of its residents. Upon a first superficial contact they may appear closed and sometimes shady, but as soon as you establish a true relationship and you can deepen your acquaintance, you will discover many hidden qualities, often unspoken due to modesty or bashfulness, and also availability and courtesy above the standard, besides a marked tendency to stay happily together with a glass of good wine in the hand.

Origins: the Balmetti, diminutive of “balma” (antique name of Ligurian origin that stands for cave, hollow area in a mount) are located at approximately one kilometer from the centre of Borgofrancod'Ivrea; they extend towards the North along the VIA FRANCIGENA morenicacanavesana, for almost five-hundred metres and sort of form a village on its own, apparently abandoned and uninhabited. To the tourist, in fact, the buildings appear as nothing more than a nucleolus of simple farmsteads one next to the other and all together with the mountain, without virtue and with an external appearance and spontaneous architecture that is not relevant.

Geology: within they hide a natural phenomenon that is almost unique in the world: from the bowels of the mountain, for a concatenated series of very particular geo-natural phenomena, from the numerous cracks in the rock a fresh wind is always coming out (an “aura” in Latin, “ora” in Piedmont dialect), almost the breath of a sleeping giant that man has captured and uses for his own purposes and to his advantage.

Use:since we are in an area that at least since the XII century has seen vine cultivation at the centre of work in the fields, especially towards Biò and Montebuono, our ancestors immediately understood the use and possibility of using this precious gift of nature by building around the orifices a series of wine cellars of exceptional value, with optimal yield of maturing and preservation of the Bacchus product, which now acquires a very particular goodness. Thanks to the fresh blow of the “ore”, in fact, inside these cellars humidity and temperature are constantly kept at 7/8 degrees Centigrade throughout the entire year. Here the wine, but even cheeses, lard and salami in general can be better preserved away from the devastating summer heat and the dangerous winter frost. To the first cellars in direct contact with the “ore”, other environments have been added that use the “ore” flow in a more indirect and secondary way and ofter an upper floor where it is possible to greet relatives and friends in a more comfortable manner, while outside the Balmetto it is often equipped with a courtyard closed by a wood or metal gate, furnished with stone tables and rustic benches.

Tradition: the Balmetti are not only an enormous natural refrigerator “ante litteram”, nor is there destination exclusively and strictly utilitarian, but they are also and above all an extremely interesting social and collective phenomenon. They are a fundamental part of the local culture and its most true traditions, besides being intimately and harmoniously inserted into a beautiful natural environment, defenced with steadfast determination. For those that own them, the Balmetti are a reason for pride and a precious resource of family heritage and tradition to be passed down to future generations: continuity of a portion of history that sees them as protagonists, something that however goes well beyond its strict commercial value. The census of 1984 records 213 Balmetti with 267 owners: it is therefore evident that there is co-ownership for some. There are 292 “ore”.

The via del Buonumore: underlining the uniqueness of this strange country, its roads have names that seem more appropriate for a place of fantasy and utopia instead of a real place: Vicolo di Bacco, Via del Buonumore and Via dellaCoppa and as such, this town, despite being visited daily, lives especially for three moments throughout the year: for the Carnival, for th feast of Balmetti and for the grape harvest. Throughout the entire Canavese area, the Carnival has very particular features that are deeply tied to tradition, here the bond is even stronger and tight: the festivals and convivial meetings ot the three carnival companies, accompanied by bands of brass and drums, these are captivating moments of cheerfulness and social integration that involve everyone, with the assistance of a few sips of good wine.

The beauty of the landscape and its people: the harvest, finally, brings us back to the primary intended use and work for these environments when the grapes are finally collected and you proceed with the production of local wine that will warm the heart during family celebrations. It is especially during these three periods of the year that the most evident qualities of these places and their inhabitants emerge: especially the calm beauty of its landscape, hospitality and kindness of the people. All of the owners of the Balmetti work hard to offer their best to their guests, even occasional, and easily become great friends, captivated by the environment and that atmosphere of close relationship between friendly nature and a cultural and human heritage of first choice.

THE VIN DAL BALMÈT: Red wine obtained by grapes from different vines, located in the territory of Borgofranco, in particular on the Montebuono hill, in the communities of Biò, San Germano, Ivozio, Campagnola; this wine is vinified and preserved in the traditional cellars called Balmetti, placed along the slopes of the mountain, where cold air currents (called “ore”) are filtered by the rocks that maintain the cellars at a low temperature throughout the year. The Vin del Balmèt is bottled by C.PN.C of Carema for the Borgofranco Winemakers and can be purchased in all grocery stores of Borgofranco and during the “AndumaaiBalmit” event that takes place the 3rd week-end in June.

CHESTNUT FESTIVAL - NOMAGLIO

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:10:13 GMT

Tasting of chestnut based products, exhibit of raw chestnuts, fair and market of typical and natural products, handicrafts exhibit, dry chestnut grinding in the antique water mill, walks along the eco-museum paths, musical entertainment, games for children.

THE MUSHROOM FEAST IN COSSANO CANAVESE

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:27:14 GMT

For mushroom lovers, the mushroom feast of Cossano Canavese is the event to rediscover a centuries-old tradition of Cossano citizen, experienced mushroom hunters.

A feast for your palate that take place every year in early autumn.

THE PORCINO FEAST IN QUASSOLO

Thu, 29 Sep 2016 10:26:07 GMT

The Porcino feast in Quassolo is dedicated to this renowned autumnal product.

In September, culinary and music evenigs, exhibitions and excursions.

On Sunday flea market and exhibitions through the streets of the village.

You can find the detailed event program on the website www.comune.quassolo.to.it

PUMPKIN FESTIVAL - MEUGLIANO

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:08:22 GMT

The symbol of Meugliano is the Pumpkin.

In the past it was an area full of small cultivations thanks to its sunny position and abundant precipitations.

The pumpkins were farmed as a covering over manure-heaps, collected before frost, kept in barns or in stables and used during the Winter period as food for persons and animals.

The event takes place every year in October with the following program:

Friday: Bagnacaoda and musical evening.

Saturday: Musical cultural evening with dinner and pumpkin based products

Sunday: From 09:00 to 18:00 themed artisan products market. Starting at 12:00 tasting od typical pumpkin based typical dishes. Throughout the day, exhibits with pumpkins produced locally and entertainment.

FESTIVAL OF THE BANCHETTE RED CORN

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:11:51 GMT

Every year in October, the Great expo-market and sampling of products using pignoletto red corn flour of Banchette, corn threshing and grinding, walks and equestrian games, educational farm, market for typical Piedmont and Valle d’Aosta products, exhibitions.

The Red Pignoletto of Canavese is an antique corn variety, recovered thanks to the precious work of a group of passionate farmers, supported by the Municipal administration of Banchette, the Turin Province, which supplied critical assistance, and the Turin Confagricoltura.

The great invasion - Literature festival

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 15:12:45 GMT

In the Great Invasion days, Ivrea is invaded by may persons that consider a culture a fundamental part of their life and that of the life of community they belong to. Many moments of high cultural value, spread out throughout the city, which involve public places such as the Garda Civic Museum, numerous commercial establishments and especially teachers and students.
All citizens and institutions are called to work together. It is a winning synergy between public and private entities; a rich calendar of events that keep all agre groups together (Young and Old invasion); there is no lack of ties between the culture, a unique and preserved landscape and excellent food and wine offers.

For information:

http://www.lagrandeinvasione.it/