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Sa Fregula
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We mentioned it when talking about Pasta of Sardinia : Sa Fregula is certainly one of the most important representations of the Sardinian culinary tradition. It has very ancient origins. Th...
Read MoreSu Casu In Filixi
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Su Casu in Filixi "fern cheese" , is a fresh curd from whole and raw sheep or goat's milk, which takes its name from the leaves of the silk fern ( Polystichum setiferum ) which are used to scen...
Read MoreSa Musca Macedda
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In Sardinian mythology, Sa Musca Macedda , (from the Sardinian: butcher fly ) was a large insect, whose legend is widespread throughout Sardinia, albeit with differences mainly relating to its...
Read MoreSa Festa De Saint Simplicio
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“ Sa Festa Manna de Mesu Maju ”, the great festival of the month of May is celebrated every year from May 10th to May 15th in Olbia in honour of Saint Simplicio , the Patron Saint. ...
Read MoreSu Trimpanu, A Sardinian Musical Instrument
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The musical instrument Su Trimpanu , a friction membranophone , belongs to the ancient Sardinian tradition. Born in an agro-pastoral environment, probably as a hollo for men and animals to hel...
Read MoreThe Helichrysum
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It is widespread in Sardinia in different varieties, where it is also called " L'Oro di Sardegna ". It is in fact the scent and colour of Helichrysum ( Elichrysum italicum ) that welcomes visito...
Read MoreThe Benetutti Hot Springs
Categories Traditions & Folklore Nature & Landscape Experiences & Activities Tags: traditions & folklore nature & landscape experiences & activities 0 Comments
The great attractions of the well-known tourist village of Benetutti, placed on the slopes of the Goceano plateau, in central-northern Sardinia, just 98 km away and 1h and 20m far from the Gabbia...
Read MoreDomus De Janas, A UNESCO Heritage Candidacy
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We wrote about Sardinia Towards UNESCO , but we are still writing about it because it is being talked about more and more. If conditions are created for the inclusion of the Nuragic Civiliza...
Read MoreMelchiorre Murenu Poet Of Poetry In Bolu
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Bolu Poetry (sung lyrics) is a Sardinian art form that has nowadays almost completely disappeared. By extemporaneous poetry, or off the cuff, is meant the poetic genre, often in sung form, which i...
Read MoreThe Last Sardinian Orbàce Fulling Mill
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In our Sardinian stories we have encountered the orbàce , a typical fabric of Sardinia (but also used in Sicily), a fabric that is obtained through a characteristic process that dates back...
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