kėdainiai “atžalynas” gymnasium sardinian festivals 2011
TRANSCRIPT
• Sardinians love to celebrate their culture and traditions. No matter where you are and what time of year, there will be a local festival happening.
• Festivals give any visitor to Sardinia the opportunity to experience some of the cultural heritage of the island.
Sardinian festivals January - New Year's Eve in Alghero; Sea Urchin Festival in Alghero.
February - Sa Sartiglia in Oristano; Bosa Carnival.
March - The Artichoke Festival in Uri.
April - Saint George's Day - April 23rd;
Sardinia Day - April 28th.
May - Sant'Efisio;
Cavalcata Sarda.
June - Cherries Festival;
St. John the Baptist Day.
July - S'Ardia Horse Race.
August - The Archers Tournament;Fireworks and Fried Fish.
September - ‘Fiesta Saint Miquel’ in Alghero; Festival of Saint Michael.
In the end of February ‘Sa Sartiglia’ in
Oristano • It is the most spectacular
and choreographed
Carnival in Sardinia. An
equestrian game with
ancient origins in which
brave costumed horsemen
compete with another one
in a tournament to wear a
prized mask.
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