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Sardinian Carnival

from 17 gennaio 2012 to 31 marzo 2012

The traditional Sardinian Carnival begins with the fires of St. Anthony Abbot, January 17 and ends on Ash Wednesday. The most prominent, with their archaic rituals, take place mainly in the days of Fat Tuesday and Wednesday. These are the most important events:

Mamoiada - Tuesday, January 17, 2012 come out for the first time "Mamuthones" and "Issohadores", typical of carnival masks Mamoiada

Oristano - Sartiglia 2012-19 and 21 February, ancient horse race where the rider must be able to pierce the stars of metal with a spear. The more stars you will have more prosperity in the launch of the fields will be generous. All framed by rituals, dressing, masks, drummers and trumpeters.

Tempio - This year the carnival begins on January 5, he officially opened by the Mayor will nominate the establishment figures of the carnival: The Auctioneer (Mon Bandiadori) which has the task of informing the public about all the events of the event and invites to participate, the Ambassadors of King George, members of the High Court of Justice and the Notary, the historical figure of the officer after the condemnation of the King will have the task of reading his will and his last will.

Ottana - The "Boes and Merdules" are typical of carnival masks Ottana, representing the ox and its owner



accommodations

Hotel Solki - Sant'Antioco

From

33,00

per night/pax

B&B Del Viale - Carbonia

From

25,00

per night/pax

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