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Posted on 28/07/2010 in Festivals - from 12/08/2010 till 15/08/2010

The trumpet is playing from the tower, enter the musicians, the dancers and flag bearers. The 15th edition of "Middle Ages Party" in Roccantica will be held in August from the 12th to the 15th. It is the historical re-enactment of the most significant and determining event fot the country Rieti, which occurred in 1059 when Pope Nicholas II pursued by the troops of his rival Crescenzi allies, took refuge in the rocha de antiquo, todays Roccantica.

Favored by the typical medieval structure of the country, it has been reconstructed the scene of that time, through customs, food, music, parades, games, guns, and torches. The atmosphere is animated by groups of drummers, the trumpets, the flag-wavers and eaters. The entire population is actively involved in the implementation of the party. The narration is done in the language of ancient and medieval music soundtrack of choice for the occasion, while towers are made of specially arranged special effects with smoke, flames and lightning. The parade consists of over 500 "costumanti" divided into groups of soldiers, knights, nobles and the people.

Most curious, during the four days devoted to the Middle Ages, may borrow, for free, so a dress and be part of the scene with ladies, knights, jugglers and acrobats joyfully carrying the viewer into a world so distant in time As fascinating.

In the historic center, where he staged the party were opened for the occasion all the taverns of Roccantica that will host visitors for dinner. Although taverns are arranged playing medieval setting. Wide choice of dishes: the caponata, a traditional dish of the harvest time that was served in both fields laborers that those who attended to work, artichokes, stracciatella made with chicken broth, eggs, a bit 'of Parmesan, breadcrumbs and a few drops of lemon, women Roccantica feed all the participants of "Medieval Party". Week are working to organize the dinner. Lamb cacciatore, handmade noodles with meat sauce, and fried vegetables, gastronomic symbol of the country along with a skein macaroni. Do not miss the menu and donuts mostaccioli aniseed biscuits with honey, milk, walnuts and hazelnuts.

Guided tours take place at all places that are works of art and history major.

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Info: 076563724 3383352020
Dates: from August 12 to 15
Cost: no cost of entry
Opening and closing times: 19:30 to 02:00
Place: Old Town
To get there: A1 Florence - Rome. Step out Corese follow

Programme MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL "2010"
Thursday, August 12:
17.30 Opening of art shops
20:00 Opening taverns where you can sample local specialties including the famous macaroni to tangle even with wild boar sauce.
22:30 Start the party
Medieval Parade - Entertainment group of drummers, trumpets, flag bearers and dancers Roccantica - falconry show and to follow - The Magic donkey
Friday, August 13:
17.30 Opening of art shops.
20:00 Opening taverns where you can sample local specialties including the famous macaroni to
hank also with wild boar sauce.
22:30 Historical Revision, "Assault of the Rock and Fire" (year 1059).
Saturday, August 14:
17.30 Opening of art shops.
18.00Visita tour the country - meeting in the town square
20:00 Opening taverns where you can enjoy local specialties including the famous macaroni to tangle even with wild boar sauce - 22.30 - medieval fantasies: "Rex Nemorensis"
Sunday, August 15:
11:00 am S. Solemn Mass
17:30 Opening of art shops.
20.00 Opening taverns where you can sample local specialties including the famous macaroni to tangle even with wild boar sauce.
21:00 Solemn Procession of the Assunta in medieval costume.
23.00 Entertainment group of drummers, trumpets, flag twirlers and dancers of Roccantica
23.30 Medieval Fantasies: The Feud - closing GREAT SHOW OF FIRE
Will be open free to the festival wearing medieval costume. Info: 3881113307, 3298568576
Musicians, jugglers, jesters and fire-eaters will enliven the taverns and the entire event
Shuttle service will be available to the town.

Free grandstand seating info www.roccantica.org 076563724 3383352020