FESTA DELLA STAGIONE BONA [CELEBRATION OF GOOD SEASON]
Location: Greve in Chianti (Florence)
Date: April 25th
Beginning of the good season. There's a procession in renaissance costumes,
a mediaeval market and gastronomic stands with typical products of Chianti.
FESTA DEL PATRONO SAN LUCCHESE WITH FIREWORKS [FESTIVAL OF THE PATRON]
Location: Poggibonsi (Siena)
Date: April 28th
Saint Lucchese met Saint Francesco of Assisi and decided to live his life in
the same way. So he became a holy man. Now his body rests on the Basilica
of San Lucchese and for the day of his celebration the body is brought in
procession. Stands with typical products, fireworks in the evening.
FLORENCE TANGO FESTIVAL 6TH EDITION
Location: Florence - Theatre Saschall, the new theatre of Florence
Date: Apr - May 2008 (annual)
Florence Tango Festival offers a series of initiatives dedicated to gets passion
of tango to you, and try to introduce the tango to the great public:
- Dancers of international reputation for evenings
- Dance with exhibition
- Workshops with 6 masters of tango
- Free lessons
- Show tango with an orchestra
- Live music
- Photographic extensions and international special hosts
The aim of the Florence Tango Festival is to promote the Tango's culture in Florence.
Tango is an elegant dance - it always brings up strong emotions while following the
infinity of its passes and figures. |