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An intense calendar of artistic, cultural and wine events throughout the year:

Calendimaggio
It is a spectacular evocation of medieval and Renaissance costumes and life. The two ancient medieval wards, the “Parte di Sopra” and the “Parte di Sotto”, engage in a spectacular challenge which takes the form of theatre shows, songs and choruses, dances, processions, archery, crossbow and flag-waving displays. The districts compete in a singing contest among the spectacular floral decorations, torches and candles.

Ceri Race Festival
It's one of the most unusual popular religious events in Italy. It is imbued with strong mystical emotion which fascinates the public. The "Ceri" are three gigantic wooden structures weighing about 400 kilos each, surmounted by statues of St. Ubaldo, St. Giorgio and St. Antonio. Youths carry them on their shoulders from the historic part of the town to the top of Mount Ingino, where the basilica of the patron stands.

Race of the Ring
Dating back to the first half of the fourteenth century, it is a contest of skill in which young men of the ancient "Terzieri" (Fraporta, Mezule and St. Maria) take part. A ring is suspended from two lengths of string running between the houses: the youths, dressed in traditional historical costume, attempt to centre it with a lance. During the race town streets are decked with flags and lit by torches for exhibitions.

Festival of the Two Worlds
It was established by Gian Carlo Menotti in 1958 with the aim of creating an opportunity for Italian, American and European cultures to meet and exchange ideas. Today is one of the most prestigious international artistic events and offers performances of theatre, dance, prose and lyrics performed in very suggestive spaces such as the Cathedral Square, where the final concerts of the Festival take place.

Umbria Jazz
Launched in 1973, today is one of the most important jazz music festival in the world. The event lasts ten days during which, from morning to night, in the historic center of Perugia take place many concerts covering the entire music kinds to meet the tastes of the public. During the Festival Perugia becomes a meeting point for tens of thousands music lovers, coming from all over Italy, from Europe and the United States.

Italian First Courses Festival in Montefalco
A festival for promoting quality first courses in Italian cuisine: pasta, rice and soups. It is divided into various sections, such as the tasting of first courses at taverns in the historic center, tasting guided by Grand Chefs, and the cooking school of the Great Masters. And also shows with comedians and artists in the fifteenth century setting of the Auditorium San Domenico, with tasting of first course dishes.

Orvieto with taste
A prestigious wine and food event aimed at rediscovering and protecting traditional flavors and products. A slow food itinerary for experiencing flavours and aromas while strolling through the streets and historic buildings, guided food and wine tastings for comparing Umbrian and Italian foods and wines. It includes events sponsored by the international network of the “Città Slow”, the “Cities of Good Living”.

Eurochocolate
A great event dedicated to the lovers of the "Food of the Gods", which every year transforms the squares and the historic center of Perugia into a lively open-air chocolate shop. Amateur and semi-professional workshops, tastings, exhibitions and other events are held in the historic town centre. This is a unique, varied festival, which features the biggest names in Italian and international confectionery making.

Umbria Book Fair
Originated as the fair of publishing in Umbra, it has become an important appointment in the Umbrian cultural panorama, in the enchanting surroundings of historic center of Perugia. The fair is a five days of new releases, meetings with authors, debates, conferences, aperitifs with music and literary desserts all revolving around books where writers, philosophers and intellectuals from Italy and abroad take part.

Fair of the Prized Norcia Black Truffle
An agricultural-food products fair that promotes the typical specialities of the Valnerina: the prized black truffle from Norcia, sausages and salamis, cheeses, Castelluccio lentils, spelt, and wild berries. The exhibition area also includes crafts, farming implements, and typical national food products. Folkloristic entertainment, conventions, shows and sports competitions are all centred around the truffle.

Saint Valentine Celebrations
The entire month of February is dedicated to celebrations in honor of St. Valentine, Terni’s first Bishop. Among the various events is "Terni-St. Valentine. A Year of Loving", that awards a yearly prize in recognition of a special act of love: past awards include those given to the memory of Israelian Premier Rabin and to Mikail Gorbaciov. The events include conferences, concerts and theatrical performances

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