Nuorese Cultural DistrictFestivals in the Nuorese are a central element of local culture and a special time for celebrating age-old traditions, folklore and religion.
Festivals
Description
Many of these festivals are closely tied to the agricultural and pastoral roots of Sardinia and reflect the their importance and that of spirituality in Sardinians’ lives.
One especially important celebration is Carnival, famous for its traditional stock characters and processions through the streets, creating an atmosphere of mystery and enchantment. Besides the masks, Carnival is a time for traditional dance, songs, music and celebrations that last for days.
The rituals of Holy Week are also particularly deep felt and draw high levels of participation and devotion from the local community.
Holy Week in the Nuorese is marked by a series of processions and religious and ritual events that culminate in s’iscravamentu on Good Friday and s’incontru on Easter Sunday.
The festival of the Redeemer is held in August in Nuoro, with folk music groups coming from all over the island and tourists pouring in from across Italy and even abroad.
The celebrations last for about two weeks and are split between religious and non-religious events.
There are many other traditional festivals held throughout the year in different towns in the region. They include religious processions, food and wine festivals, cultural events and folklore shows that celebrate Sardinian traditions and identity. Participating in these festivals is a unique chance to immerse yourself in the rich culture of Sardinia and appreciate its history and authenticity.
One event shared by all the towns in the area is Autumn in Barbagia, a promotional showcase for central Sardinia, coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce with its offshoot ASPEN, custodian of knowledge and local flavours and promoter of the fine products and material and immaterial traditions of the people who live there.