Another weekend of simple but enjoyable entertainment that the Italians do so well. On the 14th and 15th of July Marta celebrated the twelfth Festa del Villano, the workers of the land, with food, gastronomic stands and music. There was also a market along the lake promenade and on the Sunday for the first time this year, Dragon Boat Racing, which I will feature in my next post.
This event is organised by the festival committee of the major Marta festa of the Madonna del Monte that is held on May 14th every year and has been featured on News From Italy in the past. If you missed the post this year it can be found here or My Flickr Album.
On these two days it was possible to enjoy lunch or supper in the open air
The food was the highlight of the evening and was wholesome peasant fare of Bruschette miste, pasta, beans with pork fat rinds, pork steaks and chips with to finish for a dessert some Cannaiola (a local sweet red dessert wine) and ciambelline (a sort of biscuit). This was maybe not ones idea of a fine dining supper but it was certainly tasty and the evening was good fun.
The funds raised from this event are used to help maintain the church of Our Lady Madonna del Monte that overlooks the town and has been the destination of pilgrims for many years.
There are more photos, including market ones which I have not included here, to be seen from the event in the album on Flickr.com. Festa del Villano - July 2012
I am enjoying experimenting with making videos here is the one I have put together for the Festa del Villano this year.
Festa del Villano 2012
All the photos used here are my own work 
All rights reserved by LindyLouMac Photo Collection
All rights reserved by LindyLouMac Photo Collection
Wholesome, simple, local food enjoyed outside with loved ones and others sounds like fine dining to me!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, these Feste are so nice and cheerful ! I remember when at Carnival you could eat as much pasta as you wanted and all sorts which were prepared by the women of the little villages, and we went from village to village in a carnival costume of course ! Mr. G would be scandalized that patate fritte are now served con le cotiche ! he still lives in the 60th kitchen, lol !
ReplyDeletei can almost smell that open air fire
ReplyDeleteand deliciousness:)
so hungry now!
thanks for the sweet inspire,
Jennifer
I love fetes and festivals - unfortunately England has been pretty washed out this summer!
ReplyDeleteAnother great night out in Italy with delicious food. It sounds like so much fun.:))
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious Linda and we all want the Italian churches preserved. My kiddo is rooming with an Italian exchange student from Milan. She is very sweet. Different from CC in that she is kind of a party girl but that is okay.
ReplyDeleteFrom your descriptions and the photos, it sounds like it was a fun festival . . . something that I know that I would enjoy participating in! Lindy, good news! I will be in Lazio (Roma) on October 12 and 23 with my parents after we visit northern Italy and my relatives and before we venture to the Amalfi coast. I am on a one semester long medical leave and will be coming to Italy with my parents (it will be my very first visit!) Do you live nearby? I'd love to meet you if it works out for both of our schedules!
ReplyDeleteCiao,
Roz
Louisiana has a lot of festivals, too! I love being part of a happy, festive culture as I'm sure you do as well. Great photos!! Looks like a grand time. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous!!! I've been enjoying the fests here in Germany too! Bavaria is a glorious area to live in! So nice to "see" you again - our internet has finally been restored!
ReplyDeleteIt's just amazing how many fun and festive events there are in your own town. It's like one long party all summer long. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHope your weekend is another enjoyable one. – g
Thank you for the video! It captures the atmosphere of the festa. It must be a bonus to
ReplyDeletehave the stalls and the eating area by the side of the lake. Water, trees and a warm evening with good food and company is my idea of an enjoyable Summer experience. Look forward to the photos of the dragon boat races!
Oh I can almost taste it, how wonderful and yes the Italians do this so well ciao lisa x
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, beautiful and entertaining party. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great event. Now, it's a nice season for the event, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteIt looks very interesting. There are various kind of dishes, All of them look like delicious.
ReplyDeleteI felt you enjoyed the festival very much.
I can see how you really enjoy these festivals. Malaysia similarly has a variety of holidays which everyone enjoys.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Que beleza isso.Quanta coisa legal por lá!Adoro isso! beijos,chica
ReplyDeleteI love festivals like that! There's something about community when sharing in a festival!
ReplyDeleteThis was a wonderful post to read on a wet and very dreary Irish evening. You have cheered me up so much LindyLou. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLooks fine! I love going to festivals and fiestas!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful photos;o)
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ReplyDeleteLinda, I always enjoy your posts. The pictures are wonderful. I never realized the Italians were such partiers. There is a party or festival every weekend somewhere. I am loving it. Hugs, Ginger
ReplyDeleteFestival looks great and food looks wonderful ('cept now I'm hungry again and I just ate lunch!).....Everything looks so bright and cheerful; thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMmm, those grilled meats look delicious!! Can't wait to see the dragon boats!! :-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post so much that I have come by again for another look!
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