Colors of Valle d’Aosta - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Summer in Valle d'Aosta is time for interesting events and festivals, where every traveler will feel like a welcome guest. July 1 starts the Celtic Festival. Magic Night held in the archaeological area of Aosta marks the beginning of the festival. After that symbolic event the festival moves to Bosco del Peuterey. Here, exciting magic shows, musical concerts, theater performances, as well as educational exhibitions and seminars are held.

Many of the national holidays of the region are devoted to the history and culture of the past centuries and Celtic Festival is a good proof of that. Among the historical events Zephyr Music Festival is notable too; it is attended by world famous artists. It is noteworthy that at the time of the festival in the so-called concert venues convert important religious sites in the region. Concerts are held in old monasteries, as well as in beautiful churches located in Valpelline and Gran San Bernardo.

Shoppers will love the Summer Fair, which is held annually in Aosta in the first half of August. Before the feast winding streets of the historic center of Aosta literally transform beyond recognition. About four hundred stalls are set, each of which represents a unique item. Local artisans take active part in the fair; they offer customers the most original crafts. Interesting sculptures made of stone and wrought iron, fine crafts of wood and an abundance of culinary delights make up the bulk of the goods. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Summer Fair is not the only event that can attract shoppers to the region. Every year on the eve of the New Year the large-scale fair takes place in Sant'Orso; it is considered the most ambitious and interesting in the region. One of the youngest holidays is the classical music festival, which was first held in 1996. This amazing holiday embraces a variety of musical genres; there are both classical music concerts and performances by popular contemporary musicians.