Over 2 thousand people representing 60 municipalities in Sardinia , more than 30 couples on horseback. And again: a procession from 25 municipalities and made up of 280 between Amazons and horsemen. More than thirty, then, the groups that will perform in songs and dances.
These are just some of the numbers of the 71st edition of the Sardinian Cavalcade which this year, exceptionally but not for the first time, is held in September, Sunday 4th.
All the details were presented today, at Palazzo Ducale , by the mayor of Sassari Nanni Campus and by the councilor for culture, Laura Useri.
The decision to move the date of the event was necessary due to the prolongation of the health emergency due to the Covid-19 epidemic , which only ceased on March 31st. The municipal administration has decided not to give up the organization, but to move it to the earliest possible date. “We opted for a concentrated formula, but no less spectacular, which combines culture, music and identity - explained Laura Useri -. The organization of the Cavalcade required a great organizational commitment that saw the Municipality of Sassari at the forefront, despite the only three weeks that - exceptionally for this year - separate the Candelieri from the Cavalcade ".
Particular attention was paid to compliance with the principles of sustainability and accessibility of the tourism sector promoted by the Ministry of Tourism: among the initiatives adopted, the use of compostable glasses for the administration of water - as already provided for by the municipal regulation - and a minor use of electricity in order to contain harmful emissions.
THE ROUTE - The parade will start at 9 from Corso Cossiga and will continue in the streets of the center (Garibaldi hemicycle, via Brigata Sassari, via Cagliari, Borgone and Crispo arcades, piazza d'Italia) up to via Roma, at the corner of via Asproni. Interpreting is provided in English (piazza d'Italia), Spanish (via Roma in front of the Sanna Museum), German (via Roma in front of the Court), Sardinian (hemicycle Garibaldi) and Italian sign language (piazza d'Italia stands).
In via Roma in front of the Court there will be a place reserved for people with reduced or impaired motor skills who will be able to access with a companion. In the event of difficulty or excessive heat, drinking water will be distributed free of charge at the supply points located in the Garibaldi hemicycle and in Via Roma.
THE STALLS - Alongside the event, the stalls will also return, with stands selling food and drinks, crafts, clothing and gadgets. They can be visited from Saturday afternoon until Sunday night. 151 stalls are expected for the 2022 edition. Confirmed the traditional area dedicated to roasters, in Piazza d'Armi. Other stalls will be found between corso Berlinguer, corso Cossiga, piazza d'Armi, piazza Fiume, via Asproni, via Manno and via Mazzini.
LIVE - The event can be followed live on Videolina from 9 am until the end of the fashion show.
(Unioneonline / vl)