There is great excitement in Fonni, where today the dances for the Autumn in Barbagia stage began, scheduled until Sunday. Already in the morning a sea of visitors invaded the town, taking advantage of the public holiday and braving the rain.
An immaculate celebration in the mountains, with various multi-thematic exhibitions, the journey of the murals and the dressing of the characteristic local dress. There was no shortage of the theater show “Cara Mamma” with the actor Pasquale Gregu. The characteristic living nativity scene has been postponed until tomorrow for weather reasons. From 5.30pm the Urthos and Buttudos parade, which received an ovation from many from the main street to Piazza Italia.
Tomorrow from 10.00 the opening of the Cortes, the "tourism at the centre" initiative organized by the Welcome to Fonni Association (10.30), the traveling songs of the "Cantores Mundi" association (11.00). From 2.30 pm the Sardinian dances with Simone Loi's accordion in Piazza Dante, at 3.30 pm “sa Pippioladura de su Ovaddu”, “su Arrasehare Onnesu” (16). In the evening the performance of the students of the Taloro equestrian club and the awarding of the “Su Piggioneddu de Prata” prize (6.30pm).
Sunday is the final day in which the various events on the calendar will be repeated. In the meantime, the accommodation facilities are sold out and the local administrators are satisfied.
«Our community confirms itself once again as a witness to hospitality – explains the mayor Daniela Falconi – behind this event there is a strong synergistic action of the entire population. Weeks of preparations so that the visitor can feel at home. Thanks to those who joined us and to all those who are working hard to make the three days a success."
