10 July 2012
Culture in Sardinia
Today the art of drawing, painting or writing on walls is known as 'street art'. In the past it was called graffiti or murals. Whatever name we use, whatever the technique used by the artist to decorate a public area, all such artworks have one thing in common – they seek to convey an idea, an emotion or a state of mind. In many towns in Sardinia there is a vast amount of street art, true open-air masterpieces gifted to us by the talents of the artists, some famous, some completely unknown. (more…)
4 April 2012
Culture in Sardinia
Sardinia is a land that always has a great tradition of
craftsmanship. The
handicraft that are produced have been tools of everyday life and in some cases means of livelihood of the local economy but now are also popular souvenirs for tourists, curious and lovers of beauty.
There would be many
handicrafts of Sardinia to speak about, but certainly some products are distinguished by reputation such as the famous
Mamoiada masks that are worn by
Mamuthones during the Carnival representation of the city.
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27 March 2012
Culture in Sardinia
In the city of
Olbia, thanks to ongoing
excavations of archaeologists, it has been possible with the passing years to bring to light many artifacts, and to establish with certainty that in the same place in the past there was an ancient Roman necropolis.
With the passage of time have been uncovered rings, ships, spas that have enriched the archaeological heritage of the city.
Over the last few days in the yard of
Olbia's excavation, were found archeological finds of great historical importance as the treasures of
San Simplicio, considered sacred, and tombs dating back to imperial's age.
(more…) 16 March 2012
Culture in Sardinia
Every year, on one of the first
Springtime weekends,
Fai (Fondo Ambiente italiano) organizes, since 20 years, the
Giornate Fai di Primavera (
Fai Springtime Days).
In this event, tourists can visit buildings, monuments and archeological sites usually close to the public.
In Sardinia, The
Fai Springtime Days provide the public opening of many places of public interest, mainly in the areas of
Cagliari,
Sassari,
Alghero and
Nuoro.
(more…) 5 March 2012
Culture in Sardinia
Selargino Marriage is one of the most charming and special traditions that are handed down in Sardinia. In Selargius when a couple get married all the village, with neighbors villages, participate actively in their party. The spouses and villagers dress with rich clothes of the
Campidanese folklore.
The wedding procession of the groom and the bride, which proceed separately for the town's streets decorated with palms and flowers, is headed by their fathers. The two processions are preceded by launeddas players, drummers from Oristano and tumbarinos from Gavoi. The girls of Selargius take on the head wicker baskets containing bread and cakes.
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