Colors of Piedmont - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Isola dei Pescatori Piemonte has a lot of amazing national symbols. The culture and traditions of natives were embodied in interesting holidays. Travelers who want to devote their rest to the study of national culture would certainly get a lot of positive experiences and learn a lot of interesting things.
Main culinary features of the region are chocolate, fine wine and white truffles, which are the most expensive and rare mushrooms in the world. Truffles attract numerous gourmets to this … Open
Truffle harvesting remains the most unusual and important business for many indigenous people; it is the main mean of subsistence and lifework. That’s hard to imagine, but the cost of one of those rare mushroom may be about several hundred dollars. Mushrooms are searched using specially trained dogs.
Most foreign guests are invited to take part in picking mushrooms; tours are usually arranged for groups of several people. Alba is the center of the truffle industry; the world-famous annual Truffle Fair is held there. It is visited by famous chefs and ordinary travelers; in addition to mushrooms, a lot of interesting products can be purchased there. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Piemonte is known to travelers as the location of major ski centers, the old wine-growing region and a unique cultural center. It is famous for its rich historical heritage and all travelers … Open
Another important symbol of the region is wine; a very interesting and colorful holiday is dedicated to it. Corsa della Botti Wine Festival is held annually in Nice Monferato. The main event of this festival is an unusual race; it brings together representatives of various wineries. The purpose of competition is very simple, just to roll a huge wine barrel to finish as soon as possible. A huge number of people come to watch these races; after it comes the most enjoyable part of the festival, wine tasting. For a modest fee, anyone can taste the most exquisite varieties of drinks, as each local winery brings its greatest wines to the festival.
Il Canalone Every June, a very interesting historical festival featuring unique medieval atmosphere is held in Canelli. Last years, so-called knight clubs from various European countries have taken part in the festival. Among the winter holidays, the Carnival is worth noting; it is held in the picturesque town of Ivrea. The culmination of a colorful and noisy carnival is the Battle of the Oranges; locals revere an uprising that was organized against the Emperor Barbarossa in the 12th century.
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National traditions of Italy

The daily routine in Italy is quite free. Mornings traditionally begin with a cup of coffee and freshly baked goods. The Italians are not accustomed to eating on the run, and therefore enjoy the morning coffee slowly; waking up and getting ready for a new day. In the afternoons in Italy, there is a three-hour siesta that allows locals to spend time with family or friends at lunch. The companionship during the meal is an important aspect of Italian culture. Italians are indifferent to fast food. It contradicts their way of life as they are accustomed to enjoying the process of eating. … Open

Traditions and festivals in cities around Piedmont

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