Calabria
The region in the south
Festivals and Celebrations
Tropea Blues Festival
This festival is an innovative recent event, involving many people and activities to lengthen the tourist season on Calabria. Although the Italian tourist market has previously struggled to compete with Spain, Greece and Croatia, it is hoped that this festival shall improve their tourist ranking. Stages are set up and live bands play throughout the festival.
Every year in Vibo Valentia, Il Palio di Diana relives the legendary story of the heroine of Vibo who lived during the beginning of the 1500’s. Il Palio takes places in the historic center of Vibo. It begins with a representation of Diana’s life in period costumes and a competition amongst the different quarters of the city. A series of traditional competitions follow: a tug-of-war, a sack race and the breaking of a “piñata”. In the days preceding the festival, the sights and sounds of the Renaissance are re-lived in a charming atmosphere that takes you back in time. You’ll experience the court of nobles and the handicrafts of the artisan shops. A few days after the festival, the horse race tournament begins. Adding to the charm of this animated festival, acrobats, jesters and jugglers perform lively acts.
VIBO VALENTIA, August "Il Palio di Diana"
Every year during the first week of July, the feast of the red onion takes place to honour the queen of the gastronomy of Tropea. Many farm stands display and sell their home-made gastronomic specialties. They scrupulously follow the antique recipes that have been passed along for generations. The feast concludes with games and musical shows.
TROPEA, first week of July: "Sagra della cipolla rossa"
Ci sono molto festa ovunque Calabria celebrave e attirave turisti.