Festival and events in Pietrasanta

Festival and events in Pietrasanta

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Among the many events there are exhibitions of modern art and then the Versiliana festival, the Carnival Pietrasantino, the International Festival of Dance and Visual Arts, the Pietrasanta Film Festival, the Festival Pietrasanta in Concerto, the Festival Pietrasanta.

The Carnival of Pietrasanta, every year is appreciated by more than 15 thousand people. Not only the Carnival of Viareggio therefore, even if it is obviously the best known. During three days, the districts of Pietrasanta contend for the colours and cheerfulness that have distinguished this carnival for over a century. Already back in 1910, the Academy of Fine Arts created a picturesque carnival parade. At the nearby Viareggio and its most famous Carnival, Pietrasanta could not stand by and watch, so it was that from 1924 the local carnival procession began to look beyond, to expand. In the 70's, the event became more important thanks to the creation of the Carnival Committee and the districts (subdivided today into Lanterna, Beca, Africa, Garden City, Vecchiuccio, Collina, La Contratoia, Pontestrada, Crociale, Porta a Lucca, Bar Renzo). The success of the fashion shows is today also ensured by the presence of gastronomic stands with typical local dishes, usually set up in Piazza del Duomo. From February to summer, for a Sunday replica with the summer Carnival of Pietrasanta, with music, festivals and fireworks for four Sundays in a row, the carnival awaits you.
 

Pietrasanta e la musica, un legame imprescindibile nel cuore della gente che abita e frequenta questo territorio. Il Festival Pietrasanta in Concerto, organizzato dal Comune di Pietrasanta in collaborazione con la Fondazione “La Versiliana", è uno dei momenti più interessanti della stagione culturale della Versilia. Ecco allora la musica classica dalla seconda settimana di febbraio, con il concerto di carnevale, per poi arrivare a marzo con la musica in celebrazione della Festa della Donna e soprattutto alla stagione musicale estiva. Gli artisti sono tutti di fama internazionale e si esibiscono nella chiostro di Sant'Agostino, nel Duomo di San Martino e nel Salone dell'Annunziata.

Pietrasanta and music, an essential link in the hearts of the people who live and frequent this territory. The Festival Pietrasanta in Concerto, organized by the Municipality of Pietrasanta in collaboration with the Foundation "La Versiliana", is one of the most interesting moments of the cultural season in Versilia. Then there is classical music from the second week of February, with the carnival concert, to then arrive in March with music in celebration of the Women's Day and especially the summer music season. The artists are all internationally renowned and perform in the cloister of Sant' Agostino, in the Cathedral of San Martino and in the Salone dell' Annunziata.
 

Numerose le mostre d'arte a Pietrasanta lungo tutto l'arco dell'anno. L'arte è così sentita da queste parti che nel 2017 la città si è adoperata per il riconoscimento del Parco Internazionale della Scultura Contemporanea. Si tratta di un museo a cielo aperto che si snoda attraverso un percorso urbano che vede posizionate esposizioni d'arte un po' ovunque: è il caso di Piazza Matteotti con “Il Guerriero" di Fernando Botero, “Memoria di Pietrasanta" (i celebri bovi in marmo) di Pietro Cascella, uno dei maggiori scultori italiani del secondo Novecento, o ancora “Il Cerchio del vento" in marmo di Wangechi Mutu; lungo l’ingresso di Via di Mezzo, verso Piazza Duomo trovate la famosa cornice “Peace Frame" di Nall (all'anagrafe Fred Nall Hollis), dove è impossibile non farsi una foto suggestiva. Si va oltre, con “Il Centauro" di Igor Mitoraj, la “Serenata" di Rinaldo Bigi (in Largo Padre Thomas Glynn) e “Chiave del Sogno" di Kan Yasuda in Piazza della Stazione. Sono tantissimi gli artisti legati alla località, e qualche parola in più è giusto spenderla per il legame tra Fernando Botero e Pietrasanta: dal 2001 Botero è cittadino onorario di Pietrasanta; vi si stabilì negli anni '80, comprando casa e aprendo un laboratorio d'arte non distante da piazza del Duomo. Le sue opere affiorano ancora oggi disseminate qua e là nelle vie e piazze della città.

There are numerous art exhibitions in Pietrasanta throughout the year. The art is so deeply felt here that in 2017 the city worked for the recognition of the International Park of Contemporary Sculpture. This is an open-air museum that winds through an urban path that sees art exhibitions set up almost everywhere: this is the case of Piazza Matteotti with "The Warrior" by Fernando Botero, "Memoria di Pietrasanta" (the famous marble bollards) by Pietro Cascella, one of the major Italian sculptors of the second half of the twentieth century, or "Il Circhio del vento" in marble by Wangechi Mut. It goes further, with "The Centaur" by Igor Mitoraj, the "Serenade" by Rinaldo Bigi (in Largo Padre Thomas Glynn) and "Key of Dream" by Kan Yasuda in Piazza della Stazione. There are many artists linked to the place, and a few more words it is right to spend it for the link between Fernando Botero and Pietrasanta: since 2001 Botero is an honorary citizen of Pietrasanta; he settled there in the 80's, buying home and opening an art workshop not far from Piazza del Duomo. His works still emerge today, scattered here and there in the streets and squares of the city.

The works of the Sculpture Park are also at the centre of the Dap Festival, the International Festival of Dance and Visual Arts, where dance and sculpture relate in an original symbiosis between visual arts and choreography. The festival realizes an integrated project of dance, art, music, sculpture, photography. As the festival's artistic director writes, "The proposal of the DAP Festival is to offer the foundations for the education of young artists in a place deeply linked to contemporary visual arts such as Sculpture and Scenography. For this reason, this event took place in the city of Pietrasanta". The festival is held at the beginning of summer, between June and July, and in addition to performances includes classical and contemporary dance lessons, held by many international teachers and choreographers. The project uses names such as Sebastian Kloborg (coreographer), Kim Helweg (composer), Jørgen Haugen Sørensen (sculptor).

Another tip, this time linked to the gastronomic tradition of Pietrasanta and to be precise in Tonfano - Marina di Pietrasanta, is to visit the Tonfano Street Food, a small destination for lovers of quality street food. Piazza XXIV Maggio, the beating heart of the event, is getting ready to let you taste the best of local cuisine.

Versiliana Festival
Marina di Pietrasanta
In July and August Versilia hosts one of the most important cultural events in Italy, with theatrical performances and above all afternoon appointments on topics of current political, social and cultural in general. Popular guests and prestigious artists with free conferences and evenings (excluding concerts).

Pietrasanta Film Festival (international short film competition)
The first edition of the "Pietrasanta Film Festival" took place in June 2015 at the prestigious Chiostro di Sant'Agostino and seven prizes were awarded, five of which to Italian authors. The next edition introduced further awards, such as the best first feature to young authors aged 35 and under, as well as an award for themes that have to do with the "game" an award reserved for students of film schools. The 2017 edition was held in May.

Modarte Contest
Art of Embroidery and Lace - Exhibition workshop and international competition, usually in April.
 

Fiera di San Martino

Novembre: storica fiera autunnale molto visitata grazie alla presenza contemporanea di enogastronomia, artigianato, arte ed attività ludico-creative. I riflettori si accendono su Piazza Duomo con numerosi stand specializzati in produzioni tipiche, piazza Giordano Bruno e piazza del Teatro. In piazza Crispi filiera corta e mercato contadino, artigianato e antichi mestieri tutti rappresentati tra il sabato e la domenica di metà novembre.

Fiera di San Biagio

Nelle vie del centro cittadino di Pietrasanta si tiene la fiera e nella Collegiata di San Martino viene celebrata la benedizione della gola (San Biagio patrono della gola). La festa dura due giorni, il primo fine settimana di febbraio.

Pietrasanta Antiques Market

Every first Sunday of the month in Piazza del Duomo. More than 50 exhibitors, including objects, antique furniture, objects and works from the many marble laboratories and artisan workshops in the area.

Fair of San Martino

November: historical autumn fair very visited thanks to the contemporary presence of food and wine, handicrafts, art and recreational-creative activities. The spotlight is on Piazza Duomo with numerous stands specialized in typical productions, Piazza Giordano Bruno and Piazza del Teatro. In Piazza Crispi short supply chain and farmers' market, handicrafts and old trades all represented between Saturday and Sunday in mid-November.

Fair of San Biagio

The fairground is held in the streets of the city centre of Pietrasanta and the Collegiate Church of San Martino celebrates the blessing of the gorge (San Biagio, patron saint of the gorge). The festival lasts two days, the first weekend of February.

Green Fair
Appointment every third Sunday of the month. Fair organized in order to promote the territory and enhance the value of floricultural production.

New Year's Eve in Pietrasanta
For the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pietrasanta we meet everyone in Piazza Duomo with live music and a collective toast to welcome the new year.

And also in the surroundings of Pietrasanta....

Review of Versilian Befane

6 January, Pomezzana (Stazzema)

Mechanical Nativity scenes

Set up at the Galleni Asylum in Oak, it reproduces the environment of Versilia at the end of the 19th century.

Animal blessing
Valdicastello Carducci (on the Sunday closest to January 17th) in the churchyard of Pieve di San Giovanni and Santa Felicita.

Flower Marina, Tonfano

Viale Carducci, via Donizetti, Piazza XXIV Maggio, via Cairoli and a stretch of Via Leonardo Da Vinci.

Saint Joseph
Patronal feast of Querceta on 19 March.

Ciottorini Fair
From 21st to 25th March in Piazza S. Maria in Viareggio.

Fish Festival
Massaciuccoli, Massarosa in April.

Carmine Festival

Second Sunday after Easter in Massarosa.

Micci Palio

Oak grove, the first Sunday of May. Challenge between quarters, choral recitation, donkey race.

Demeter

Strawberry exhibition in May at Villa Le Pianore.

Feast of the Painful Madonna

Corsanico Massarosa, the first Sunday of May.

Puccinian Festival

In Torre del Lago Puccini (July).

Canopy eye

Festival of the frog and snail (July). It is held in the Sterpeti Park on the outskirts of Massarosa.

Feast of San Lorenzo

Evening, 10 August.

Pupporina Festival

Main festival of Massarosa (in the second half of August).

Wine Festival

Strait, September

Baldorie of pinugliori

Viareggio. First week of September (pine needles made??of pine on the beach).
 

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