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BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20150308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20151101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20160313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20161106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20170312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20171105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20180311T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20181104T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260117 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20151221T095637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T095637Z UID:211232-1768521600-1768607999@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Novoli (Lecce): Bonfire for Sant'Antonio Abate Feast Day DESCRIPTION:Novoli\, a small town near Lecce\, honors the town’s patron\, Sant’Antonio Abate\, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1\,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and grape vines in Piazza Tito Schipa. Using a huge ladder to pile the branches on top\, the fire builders make a mountain as high as a three-story house. Thousands of pilgrims walk from nearby towns to honor the Saint. In addition to the bonfire\, there are masses\, religious processions\, food\, wine\, and musical events. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Andrea Fistetto\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/focara-in-novoli-lecce-santantonio-abate-feast-day-2026-01-16/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Fòcara in Novoli\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/39757722161_8d8302e4db_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150523T060356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z UID:210469-1755216000-1756511999@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Ferragosto DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2025-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/43113198495_fe7a646c07_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250117 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20151221T095637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T095637Z UID:206051-1736985600-1737071999@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Novoli (Lecce): Bonfire for Sant'Antonio Abate Feast Day DESCRIPTION:Novoli\, a small town near Lecce\, honors the town’s patron\, Sant’Antonio Abate\, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1\,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and grape vines in Piazza Tito Schipa. Using a huge ladder to pile the branches on top\, the fire builders make a mountain as high as a three-story house. Thousands of pilgrims walk from nearby towns to honor the Saint. In addition to the bonfire\, there are masses\, religious processions\, food\, wine\, and musical events. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Andrea Fistetto\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/focara-in-novoli-lecce-santantonio-abate-feast-day-2025-01-16/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Fòcara in Novoli\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/39757722161_8d8302e4db_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150527T083445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T004336Z UID:8651-1726876800-1727049599@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:European Heritage Days DESCRIPTION:European Heritage Days began in France in 1954 as a way to celebrate the European continent. Celebrations are arranged across Italy\, with different themes for each country every year. Free admission to museums\, archaeological sites\, concerts and theater invite Europeans and visitors to discover the heritage and culture of Italy. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/european-heritage-days/ CATEGORIES:Amalfi Coast,Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Friuli-Venezia Giulia,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Eurpean_Heritage_Days_1_35.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150523T060356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z UID:201768-1723680000-1724975999@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Ferragosto DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2024-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/43113198495_fe7a646c07_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150523T060103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T201032Z UID:8055-1723161600-1724543999@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Goblets of Stars DESCRIPTION:Goblets of Stars (Calici di Stelle) is a wine event held annually across Italy on the night of and the week leading up to the Feast of San Lorenzo\, a night that is historically lit up with shooting stars\, interpreted as the tears of San Lorenzo. Evening concerts\, parades\, and events celebrating wine are held in piazzas across the country. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please visit the event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/goblets-of-stars/ CATEGORIES:Bologna,Cinque Terre,Florence,Lazio,Le Marche,Milan,Naples,Puglia,Rome,Sicily,Siena,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/20130810132104_0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20151222T133510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T190107Z UID:12764-1713484800-1713743999@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Bitetto (Bari): Medieval Market DESCRIPTION:During the third weekend in April\, the town of Bitetto transforms into an authentic medieval market. Vendors dress up in elaborate medieval costumes and set up stalls using only materials that would have been common in medieval times\, such as wood. Items for sale are inspected to ensure their medieval authenticity\, and include handmade crafts and food. The parade includes jesters\, fire eaters\, musicians\, stilt walkers\, and of course\, more costumes. \nAccess 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy. URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/bitetto-bari-medieval-market/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Bitetto\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/bigstock-Sanctuary-of-Blessed-Giacomo-69201742.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240117 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20151221T095637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T095637Z UID:192182-1705363200-1705449599@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Novoli (Lecce): Bonfire for Sant'Antonio Abate Feast Day DESCRIPTION:Novoli\, a small town near Lecce\, honors the town’s patron\, Sant’Antonio Abate\, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1\,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and grape vines in Piazza Tito Schipa. Using a huge ladder to pile the branches on top\, the fire builders make a mountain as high as a three-story house. Thousands of pilgrims walk from nearby towns to honor the Saint. In addition to the bonfire\, there are masses\, religious processions\, food\, wine\, and musical events. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Andrea Fistetto\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/focara-in-novoli-lecce-santantonio-abate-feast-day-2024-01-16/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Fòcara in Novoli\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/39757722161_8d8302e4db_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230830 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150523T060356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150523T060356Z UID:185547-1692057600-1693353599@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Ferragosto DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto-2023-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/43113198495_fe7a646c07_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230117 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20151221T095637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T095637Z UID:74691-1673827200-1673913599@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Novoli (Lecce): Bonfire for Sant'Antonio Abate Feast Day DESCRIPTION:Novoli\, a small town near Lecce\, honors the town’s patron\, Sant’Antonio Abate\, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1\,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and grape vines in Piazza Tito Schipa. Using a huge ladder to pile the branches on top\, the fire builders make a mountain as high as a three-story house. Thousands of pilgrims walk from nearby towns to honor the Saint. In addition to the bonfire\, there are masses\, religious processions\, food\, wine\, and musical events. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Andrea Fistetto\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/focara-in-novoli-lecce-santantonio-abate-feast-day-2023-01-16/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Fòcara in Novoli\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/39757722161_8d8302e4db_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190625 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150512T111203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190613T184406Z UID:5453-1559260800-1561420799@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Puglia Tango Festival DESCRIPTION:The Puglia Tango Festival\, held in Bari\, celebrates the classic Latin dance with performances\, music\, and lessons for the public. Lessons are free for those who have never danced tango before\, and guests can purchase packages of lessons\, tango dance parties (milongas)\, and tango experiences for various prices\, ranging from 10 to 25 euros per event. Experience the famous Buenos Aires moods of tango with workshops\, performances by prestigious dancers\, and milongas every night. \nNote: Please check the event website. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/puglia-tango-festival/ LOCATION:Hotel Villa Romanazzi Carducci\, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi 326 \, Bari\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bigstock-Dancer-Portrait-31420607.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Unnamed Organizer":MAILTO:www.apuliatangofestival.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190905 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150508T122426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190612T233137Z UID:4597-1555804800-1567641599@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Gelato Festival DESCRIPTION:The Gelato Festival is on tour just in time for the summer heat\, stopping in 12 Italian cities between now and October. Guests will be able to watch gelato makers at work\, taste and vote for their favorite flavors\, and sample a special flavor in each city\, including Nutella and a mango-kiwi-strawberry combination. There will also be opportunities to learn how gelato is produced and participate in gelato-making classes. Locations include Rome\, Naples\, Florence and Turin. \nNote: Dates have not been confirmed; please check the official event website for updates. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \n  URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/gelato-festival/ CATEGORIES:Florence,Milan,Naples,Puglia,Rome,Sicily,Turin,Tuscany ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bigstock-Venice-Gelato-86460116.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190117 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20180724T152306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190102T224925Z UID:30591-1547596800-1547683199@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Fòcara in Novoli (Lecce): Sant'Antonio Abate Feast Day DESCRIPTION:Fòcara in Novoli\, a small town near Lecce\, honors the town’s patron\, Sant’Antonio Abate\, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1\,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and grape vines in Piazza Tito Schipa. Using a huge ladder to pile the branches on top\, the fire builders make a mountain as high as a three-story house. Thousands of pilgrims walk from nearby towns to honor the Saint. In addition to the bonfire\, there are masses\, religious processions\, food\, wine\, and musical events. \nAccess 160 Issues of Our Award-Winning Travel Publication. Get Insider Help Planning Your Trip to Italy. URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/focara-in-novoli-lecce-santantonio-abate-feast-day-2/ LOCATION:Piazza Aldo Moro CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/8411000161_21fa4064ee_o-1-e1532446196224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180830 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150523T060356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T021612Z UID:8066-1534291200-1535587199@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Ferragosto DESCRIPTION:It’s the summer and in August many Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th. It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome. When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of well-deserved rest. Later\, during the fascist regime\, this time of the year was used to promote travel within the country\, including discounts on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it is still a largely celebrated holiday. \nIn Rome\, on the evening of August 15th (the Feast of the Assumption)\, the piazze are filled with the performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto. Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks of life\, from tango to rock\, hip-hop\, ballroom dancing\, and more\, with a giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello\, as well! \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Romano Guidotti\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/ferragosto/ CATEGORIES:Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Veneto,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/43113198495_fe7a646c07_z.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171226 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171227 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20151221T122353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170310T040347Z UID:12705-1514246400-1514332799@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Puglia: Putignano Festival DESCRIPTION:The Putignano Festival\, in the region of Puglia\, is believed to be the longest and one of the oldest carnivals in the world\, with records dating back to December 26\, 1394. It is considered the longest-running carnival because it begins on December 26th with the multi-centennial tradition of the Propaggine (where Saint Stefan Protomartyre’s Holy Relices are transferred from Monopoli to Putignano amid cavorting carnival-goers) and continues until Shrove Tuesday\, then picks up again for a summer encore in July. The parade has gained interest in the past ten years\, when enormous floats\, satirical masks\, and colorful masked groups further enlivened the event\, turning the once medieval procession into a social and political demonstration\, of sorts. Representing the carnival in full is the Farinella\, a clownish character in a costume of multicolored patchwork topped off with a bell-tipped three-cornered hat and bell-encrusted shoes and collar. \n  URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/puglia-putignano-festival/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Puglia\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/15Videa2b_0486-1024x768.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170301 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20151221T122745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170107T015059Z UID:12709-1486252800-1488326399@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Puglia: Viareggio Carnevale DESCRIPTION:The Viareggio Carnevale is famous for its floats\, which carry 200 people in costumes and satirize political figures\, and its huge\, papier-mâché Trojan horse-like puppets. The Carnevale also is an excuse for people to play practical jokes\, so watch out! URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/puglia-viareggio-carnevale/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Viali a Mare\, Puglia\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/pfm3274-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20161225T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20170106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150605T104801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160313T044039Z UID:8998-1482685200-1483734600@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Puglia: Il Presepe Vivente (Living Nativity) di Tricase DESCRIPTION:Tracase\, almost at the tip of the Italian heel\, is often called The Bethlehem of Italy. Supported entirely by volunteers from civic groups and schools\, everyone from children to grown-ups (about 250 residents in total) dress in period costumes that transform the town into a Nativity pageant. The tradition was started in 1976 by resident Andrea Rizzo. — Sharon Sanders \nGet your FREE copy of Dream of Italy’s Christmas in Italy Guide \nPlease check the event website for updated dates. URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/puglia-il-presepe-vivente-living-nativity-di-tricase/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Tracase\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161214 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150605T094745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160313T043348Z UID:8957-1481587200-1481673599@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Throughout Italy: Santa Lucia Day DESCRIPTION:Cities throughout Italy celebrate Santa Lucia Day on December 13. Sicily hosts an especially large parade on December 13\, bringing Santa Lucia’s coffin to the Church of Santa Lucia. Another parade is held on December 20 to bring her back to the church’s crypt. \nGet your FREE copy of Dream of Italy’s Christmas in Italy Guide URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/throughout-italy-santa-lucia-day/ CATEGORIES:Amalfi Coast,Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Friuli-Venezia Giulia,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Throughout Italy,Trentino,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Val d'Aosta,Val d'Orcia,Veneto,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SIRACUSA_VISTA_DALLAEREO_CON_LETNA_SULLO_SFONDO.FOTO_Di_Angelo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161209 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150605T094259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160313T043331Z UID:8954-1481155200-1481241599@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Throughout Italy: Feast of the Immaculate Conception DESCRIPTION:December 8 is an Italian and Catholic holiday: the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Cities throughout Italy celebrate with special masses\, parades\, and music. Many stores remain open for holiday shopping. \nGet your FREE copy of Dream of Italy’s Christmas in Italy Guide URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/throughout-italy-feast-of-the-immaculate-conception/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Italy CATEGORIES:Amalfi Coast,Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Friuli-Venezia Giulia,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Throughout Italy,Trentino,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Val d'Aosta,Val d'Orcia,Veneto,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/250px-St_Peters_Square_Vatican_City_-_April_2007.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161114 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20150529T005258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160313T041955Z UID:8718-1478995200-1479081599@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Throughout Italy: San Martino in Cantina (Grape Harvest Festival) DESCRIPTION:One day a year during Saint Martin’s week\, the entire country of Italy comes together to celebrate the power\, the intrigue\, and the mystery of…the grape! At this national celebration\, revelers welcome the happy harvest of the grape with the opening of 100 wine cellars for free tasting of the young wines by the public! This Novello (New) wine has a fresh\, light flavor\, and is coupled with local food delicacies and regional specialties like cheeses\, nuts\, breads and cured meats from the area. Eat\, drink\, and be merry! URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/throughout-italy-san-martino-in-cantina-grape-harvest-festival/ CATEGORIES:Amalfi Coast,Basilicata,Bologna,Calabria,Campania,Cinque Terre,Emilia-Romagna,Florence,Friuli-Venezia Giulia,Genoa,Lazio,Le Marche,Liguria,Lombardy,Milan,Naples,Piedmont,Puglia,Rome,Sardinia,Sicily,Siena,The Lakes,Turin,Tuscany,Umbria,Val d'Orcia,Veneto,Venice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/bigstock-Summer-Landscape-In-Monferrato-89371841.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160117 DTSTAMP:20260408T131316 CREATED:20151221T095637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190818T145848Z UID:12667-1452902400-1452988799@dreamofitaly.com SUMMARY:Novoli (Lecce): Bonfire for Sant'Antonio Abate Feast Day DESCRIPTION:Novoli\, a small town near Lecce\, honors the town’s patron\, Sant’Antonio Abate\, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1\,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and grape vines in Piazza Tito Schipa. Using a huge ladder to pile the branches on top\, the fire builders make a mountain as high as a three-story house. Thousands of pilgrims walk from nearby towns to honor the Saint. In addition to the bonfire\, there are masses\, religious processions\, food\, wine\, and musical events. \nDream of Italy is a membership website and award-winning travel publication publishing 170 issues since 2002. Get a free issue to see what we are all about. Join now to access them all. Let our expert travel planners book your Italy trip. We also host a TV series and podcast. \nPhoto credit: Andrea Fistetto\, flickr.com URL:https://dreamofitaly.com/event/focara-in-novoli-lecce-santantonio-abate-feast-day/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Fòcara in Novoli\, Italy CATEGORIES:Puglia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dreamofitaly.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/39757722161_8d8302e4db_z.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR