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Kėdainiai “Atžalynas” gymnasium. Sardinian festivals 2011. 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.
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Kėdainiai “Atžalynas” gymnasium Sardinian festivals 2011
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.
October - Chestnut Fair. November - Mountain Products Agricultural Fair. December - Signum Judici.
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.