Emilia Romagna Castles

On Sunday 9 and Saturday 15 November, Sant'Agata Feltria becomes the heart of the fourth edition of Venolta, the festival that transforms popular traditions into moments of shared festivity throughout the year. Songs, dances, rituals and workshops will accompany you to discover the local rural culture.

PROGRAMME:
SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER
10.30 - 16.30
The Steps of Tradition - Trekking, Dances and Rural Stories
Guided hike through the landscapes of Sant'Agata Feltria, workshop of popular dances, visit to the Museum of Rural Arts and concluding small reception.
Accompanied by: Veronica Guerra (Environmental Hiking Guide), Compagnia Viva el Ball! (Thomas Bertuccioli and Piergiorgio Rosetti), Antonio Borghesi, expert in traditional rural objects.
Free event | Booking required: 349 5008722 (Veronica)

SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER
- 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. | Singing workshop "Border Songs
Choral exercises on traditional Romagna songs, organised by Gualtiero Gori and the Uva Grisa singers.
Cost: 10 € | Booking: 334 1504829

- 1 pm | Singing lunch
Community stories accompany lunch with the Uva Grisa singers and surprise guests.
Menu 25 € | Booking: 334 1504829

- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Musical workshop "Playing for dancing
Traditional dance music (ballinsei, manfrine, furlane) with Thomas Bertuccioli. Tunes must be prepared in advance.
Cost: € 10 | Booking by 10 November: 334 1504829

- 17.00 - 19.00 | Dance workshop "Dancing to the sound
Local folk dance with Thomas Bertuccioli, Gualtiero Gori and the Compagnia Viva el Ball!
Cost: 10 € | Booking by 10 November: 334 1504829