Eventi e feste nel Salento

alt La Notte della Taranta - This is a musical/cultural event that takes place throughout the Salento during the month of August and its conclusion is the last Saturday of the month with a big concert in the village of Melpignano. The so-called "pizzica" is a dance that originated in the ancient rite of healing "tarantate" ( people bitten by tarantulas). According to popular belief, the person fell into a state of shock and this music and dance was a remedie to heal.

alt The Feastival of the Saint Patron of Lecce, S.Oronzo - Held during the last weekend of August and takes place entirely in the center of Lecce. The festival dates back to the sixteenth century, suspended in 1640, was later restored in 1658, when the legend says that Sant'Oronzo freed the population from plague. On these days the streets of the city are decorated with lights and all downtown becomes a place of entertainment for both locals and tourists who can find many local products, and concerts.

Open Cellars(Cantine Aperte) - This is an event that happens every year throughout Italy during the last Sunday of May. All wineries associated to Movimento Turismo del Vino di Puglia will open their doors to visitorsto taste local wine of Salento.

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The night of swords of the Torre Paduli (La Notte delle Spade) - On the night of August 15th every year there is a revival of a ritual in the town of Torrepaduli (Ruffano) which is less than an hour from Lecce. The Festival, a thanksgiving to San Rocco, begins at 9pm with the procession and fireworks, and continue throughout the night with the long-awaited "sword dance" in front of the shrine of St. Rocco. But the most awaited event is undoubtedly the one with the famous "sword dance" later in the night in front of the chapel-shrine of San Rocco.

Calici di Stelle - The Night of San Lorenzo the center of the city of Lecce is filled with stands where local wines can be tasted.

Italian Wave Festival - For the first time the historic Music Festival will be held in Lecce, numerous concerts and famous guests who will perform July 14 to 17. For more information please visit the link www.italiawave.com

For more information on events taking place during the period of holiday you can also visit the website www.comune.lecce.it