“Cavalcata Sarda”

Sassari – Penultimate Sunday in May

This tradition has ancient origins, kept alive thanks to the passion of these bold knights. In the evening the costumed groups that paraded in the morning return to the track and perform in the typical dances on the notes of folklore. This is the best opportunity, for a tourist, to admire most of the traditional customs of Sardinia in a single occasion.

This festival can be inserted in our tours “Classic Sardinia”, “The Northern Colours” or “The ancient Sardinian traditions”

“Corsa degli Scalzi”

Cabras – the first Sunday in September

In Cabras, in honour of San Salvatore, there is the “Corsa degli Scalzi” (a barefoot running). It takes place in a plain surrounded by ponds and hills sloping on beautiful beaches. Hundreds of young people dressed in white robes carry the simulacrum of San Salvatore, until the Sanctuary through the paths surrounded by stubble and pastures.

This festival can be inserted in our tours “Classic Sardinia” or “The ancient Sardinian traditions”

The Procession of Sant’Efisio

Cagliari – May 1st

It is the expression of a vote expressed by the city as thanks for the escaped plague epidemic in 1657. A rich ceremonial prepares the statue of the Saint, which is placed on a chariot, yoked to oxen and from the Cathedral moves escorted by authorities, faithful and by the “Arciconfraternita del Gonfalone”. The statue travels a stretch in great escort, then two more solitary traits, until the little church “Del Martirio” in a promontory near Nora, where it becomes the object of an enormous pilgrimage for the duration of 3 May. Finally returns triumphantly in Cagliari after spending the last night in Pula.

This festival can be inserted in our tours “Classic Sardinia” or “The Southern Seas”

Fish Festival and Feast of Sant’Andrea

Assemini – third Sunday of September

In Assemini it is possible to rediscover the values of cultural tradition and food and wine. The Fish Festival includes the free tasting of fish, cooked according to the culinary tradition of Assemini. There are also musical shows.

This festival can be inserted in our tours “Classic Sardinia” or “The Southern Seas”

Antico Sposalizio Selargino (Ancient Selargius Wedding)

Selargius – the second Sunday of September

All inhabitants of Selargius participate in the re-enactment of the traditional Sardinian wedding. The evening before the wedding take place the “Palio della Sposa”, that consists in the transport of the furniture of the woman in the future home of the couple. The ceremony involves the dressing of the spouses, in the “Pollas Campidanesi”, ancient peasant houses. The future spouses go to their parents for the blessing which evokes a series of ancient rituals, as the blessing of the head with salt and wheat and breaking a plate in the presence of the groom. The wedding is celebrated according to the Catholic rite in the church “Dell’Assunta”. The bride and groom are accompanied to the ceremony by relatives and friends. In the church the spouses chain themselves to symbolize their indissoluble bond. All guests wait for the couple in front of the church of San Giuliano, where a parchment containing a message for future heirs is drawn up which will be given to them on the celebration of the 25 years anniversary of marriage.

This festival can be inserted in our tours “Classic Sardinia” or “The Southern Seas”

The manifestations can sometimes be subject to changes that do not depend on our will. Napoleon T.O. is not responsible for any cancellation or postponement of the dates of individual events.