For four days in early May (May 8 – 11 in 20’24), the assisani unite in grande passione in their festival celebrating the arrival of spring, Calendimaggio.
Work goes on for months prior as la Nobilissima Parte de Sopra (“the Most Noble Part of Upper Assisi”) and la Magnifica Parte de Sotto (“the Magnificent Part of Lower Assisi”) prepare theatrical and musical presentations and extraordinary stage sets for the four days of competition between the two sections of the town.
Feel la grandissima passione in these short videos on my YouTube channel:
….and see other videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcQdWvw38bSyJFwoztpSYNg
Words cannot describe the wonders.
These photos below of the presentation of the dyeing and then weaving of wool in the Middle Ages transmits the grande passione – and joyful fun – shared by many of la Nobilissima Parte de Sopra as they presented their scene:
Multiudinous noted on my blog of past events – with photos…and may they entice you to Calendimaggio, next edition! Join me,
Here is just one note of many.
Do enjoy my talk on this splendid festival.
