yes, I remember it well... this year we are not going up to the hill top, just watching the procession go through town. The proloco has received financial help from the Regione to do a lot of "extras" for the costumes . At least its a real festivity, not the made up "Citta' incantata"
I remember attending the tree wedding with you years ago -- a fascinating idea, especially in these times. As for the blessing of the fish in Marta -- it was the inspiration for the new novel in my Tuscia trilogy, (The Etruscan/ Signatures in Stone) Melusine, also inspired by the local fascination for the twin-tailed mermaid -- working on the final edits now.
Wonderful to read about these ancient and historical festivals in Tuscia
We always loved the various festas and sagras - always costumes and food!
Mélusine Ruspoli - any connection with the Melusine of your trilogy ?
yes, I remember it well... this year we are not going up to the hill top, just watching the procession go through town. The proloco has received financial help from the Regione to do a lot of "extras" for the costumes . At least its a real festivity, not the made up "Citta' incantata"
I love the marriage of the trees, thanks for the lovely story!
This is amazing, especially the size of the La Barabbata festival-- that's a lot of people! Thanks so much for sharing these!
I remember attending the tree wedding with you years ago -- a fascinating idea, especially in these times. As for the blessing of the fish in Marta -- it was the inspiration for the new novel in my Tuscia trilogy, (The Etruscan/ Signatures in Stone) Melusine, also inspired by the local fascination for the twin-tailed mermaid -- working on the final edits now.