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Events

EVENTS: UMBRIA – “TODIFIORITA” 24/25/26 May

May 15th, 2013 | By | Category: Events

Todifiorita, – Todi in Flower, a beautiful 3 day event which takes place in the most significant and scenic areas of the Roman-medieval town and transforms Todi into a lush and aromatic flower garden.    It offers visitors a great programme and :Exhibition of ”excellence”among the nurserymen .  Also exhibiting   antique furniture for the garden, manufacturers and artisans of spices, tea and [...]



EVENTS: ORVIETO “ITALIAN GELATO” from 1 to 5 May

Apr 25th, 2013 | By | Category: Events

    In the main piazza’s of the historic centre of Orvieto, Piazza Duomo, Piazza del Popolo and Piazza della Repubblica, there will be held the expo from ice cream makers representing the Italian regions.   Delicious gelato’s, sorbets, ice water, mousses on display and to taste. Included in the fantastic event will of course [...]



EVENTS: Umbria, shores of Lake Trasimeno – Festa del Tulipano (Tulip Festival) – 11 to 14 April

Apr 3rd, 2013 | By | Category: Events

Castiglione del Lago on the shores of Lake Trasimeno will host the 47th year of the Tulip Festival from 10 to 14 April 2013.   The origins of this Dutch event date back to when Dutch families were stationed on the banks of the lake and purchased plots of lands for growing tulip bulbs. . Not [...]



EVENTS: UMBRIA, TODI MEDIEVAL ARCHERY EVENT – 23/24 March

Mar 19th, 2013 | By | Category: Events

A wonderful week-end programme of spectacular medieval archery which includes competitions, duals, medieval weaponry and arms show, medieval games,  medieval folklore and legend, fantastic archer’s banquet held at the Palazzo communale and throughout the historic centre, all restaurants will have a medieval theme menu.  On Saturday evening from 11:00 there will be a Celebration and [...]



EVENT: International Women’s Day in Rome – 8 March

Mar 7th, 2013 | By | Category: Events

International Women’s day is celebrated internationally on March 8.  In Rome, a series of exhibitions, installations, award ceremonies, readings, concerts and screenings are scheduled in Rome in the days around International Women’s Day on 8 March. The traditional gift to women on this day is a sprig of the bright yellow mimosa flower. The Centro Culturale [...]



EVENTS: Umbria NERO NORCIA 50th Black Truffle Festival : 22-24 Feb & 1-3 March

Feb 21st, 2013 | By | Category: Events

Nero Norcia”,this year celebrates the 50th edition of the National Exhibition of Black Truffle and typical products.  This famous festival is dedicated to “King Tartuffe” and will impress its visitors. . Not only fabulous black truffle will be on display but also sausages, cured meats and cheese tasting s – a real mouth watering experience. There will also be events such as art exhibitions and [...]



EVENTS: FEBRUARY CARNEVALE 3-10 February

Jan 31st, 2013 | By | Category: Events

February in Italy celebrates CARNEVALE  the time of merrymaking.   Venice Carnevale in February is a spectacular and decadent event and first recorded nearly 1000 years ago..a mix of street revels and grand masked balls, elegant water parades, historic re-enactments,  music, juggling and delicious fritters.   Todi was the first medieval town in Umbria where Carnevale took place in 1275.   Nowadays it [...]



EVENTS: Rimini International Artisan Exhibition of Gelato, Pastry & Confectionery – 19-23 January

Jan 16th, 2013 | By | Category: Events

What a truly scrumptious way to start off the New Year!   The exhibition is acknowledged as the world’s most important in the artisan gelato sector, a primary European showcase for artisan Italian confectionery and is also strengthening its position in the artisan bakery field.  The exhibition will be held parallel with the international Baking and Technology [...]



CULTURE: FEAST OF EPIPHANY and “La Befana” January 6

Jan 2nd, 2013 | By | Category: Events

The Feast of the Epiphany is a national holiday in Italy and actually  heralds the end of the Christmas festivities and holidays.   The tradition and legend of ”La Befana” play a big part in Italian Christmas celebrations.   Epiphany commemorates the 12 day of Christmas when the three Wise Men arrived at the manger bearing gifts for Baby Jesus.  [...]



EVENTS: UMBRIA GIFT EXPO 2012 December.1-9

Nov 26th, 2012 | By | Category: Events

BASTIA:  Expo Regalo is a true City of the Gift, which it develops on 16.000 square meters of surface, now celebrating its 29 year,  with ideas and proposals suitable for the whole family as you can find in the various halls and streets games, articles of clothing, handicrafts, food, electronics, technology, typicalness, nature and wellness, fashion, [...]