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Holiday Carnival 2010 in Orissa


In the precious frame Oristano, Sardinia's western cities, is running for the 2010 edition of Sartiglia , the charming horse race that drives the days of Carnival and attracts many tourists. You opportunity to spend holidays in Sardinia in a different season from the traditional summer and enjoy the city of Oristano in the most spectacular carnival tradition of the island.

We told the 2009 edition in post February 17, 2009. This year the dates of the event will Sunday 14 and Tuesday, February 16 . Traditionally the ceremony is organized by the Sunday Gremio peasants under the protection of St. John the Baptist, while the rituals are carried out on Tuesday by the Gremio of Carpenters, protected from San Jose. Along with racing riders are also held marches Sardinian costumes.


The historic event of Orissa, which has its origins in medieval jousting horse is a symbol of tradition and chivalry Judicial Oristano and is part of the wider racing ring. His name may derive from "sortija" (Castilian) / "Sottilla" (Catalan), derived from the Latin "sorticola" meaning ring or from the Latin "sip" indicates that the luck is so content in Sartiglia the race way ring closely tied to the fate and propitiatory rites pagan fertility of the earth.


The protagonist is on the Sartiglia Cumponidori (one for Gremio), the knight. The ritual of dressing the head-race to get the party started: sitting on a wooden table, some are dressed as women ("is Massaieddas") with a white shirt, trousers and vest of some sort of skin (about cojettu). The face is covered with a mask and androgynous head with a bridal veil and a black top hat.


Componidori on parade in procession on near Segundu Componidori and Terzu Componidori and blesses the crowd with "sa Pippa de Maju" (a bunch of violets and periwinkles that symbolize fertility, spring). Now they can start the race, putting first a star on the line with his sword. It is he who chooses the riders participating in the tournament: the number of stars stuck to tradition indicates the abundance or scarcity of the harvest.


After Sartiglia on Cumponidori performs in "sa Remade": lying back on the horse's back blesses the crowd at a gallop. Follow up at sunset in the races via Mazzini Pariglie with sensational developments of the riders. Takes place on Monday Sa Sartigliedda , repeated in August, a smaller version in Sartiglia for children, which fitted the wonderful horses of "Clara".

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Cardedu, an ideal mix of sea and mountain

active or tranquil holiday in Sardinia the Cardedu to have an excellent opportunity for those who love nature and the seats not too crowded and not very worldly. We are far from Sardinia and VIP night owl, however spectacular, Costa Smeralda, in a place that combines the pristine blue sea to the mountains. The City of

Cardedu is located in the Province of Ogliastra, practically in the center of the east coast, characterized by one of the most beautiful coastlines. The clear sea and beaches are in fact the main factor that attracts tourists from these parts every year, which are housed in the hotel Cardedu located in the waters, or, alternatively, in the b & b in the farm.

A short distance from the recently formed, is made by a coast beaches, cliffs and hidden coves. The beaches, Foddini, and Perda Museddu fore the grounding, are long alternating sand and clear stones. Thanks to the sirocco wind blowing between 10 and 15 knots are appreciated by many surfers. The red porphyry cliffs overlooking the sea enhance the landscape and quiet hidden coves.

Cardedu But not just the sea. Between woods and the typical Mediterranean maquis, which extend for more than 2000 hectares, Mount Ferru is an amazing natural oasis, easily accessible through various paths surrounded by greenery. Entrusted the Forest Region, this green offers picnic areas, beautiful natural springs and a chance to meet protected animals such as the mouflon. Other attractions are the archaeological sites scattered throughout the territory among which include nuraghi, domus de Janas and a sacred well called on Presoneddu. And for those who love the typical products, Cardedu produces grapes, oranges and peaches, honey and cheeses, and fine wines.