Blogged under Sardinia on 5 October 2008 at 9:37 am
Wishing pool and to show the best of art-craft production in the field of cutlery, 22 and November 23 2008, is held in Nuoro the "2nd National Exhibition of Art Craft Knife Collection." In this territory, " Barbagia ", the tradition of the knife has very ancient roots, as well as pastoralism and singing a Tenores. For the exhibition will give visitors the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful artefacts and secrets of the creation of local artisans and creators.
E 'expected, as always, a vast audience of fans, collectors and enthusiasts for a simple event among the most qualified in the field.
Date of event: 22-23 November 2008
Where to stay: Farm Sardinia - Bed and Breakfast Sardinia
Blogged under Sardinia on 5 August 2008 at 9:47 am
Promoted for the first time in 1994 in order to rediscover and promote a heritage that was likely to disappear, linked to the culture and history of the blades sardines, the exhibition Arresojas today has become a very important appointment for the culture and economy of ' island. Its cultural objective is to tell the ancient historical path of the blades sardines from the Neolithic to the ancient Punic and Roman domination, from the Middle Ages to the industrial revolution, offering interesting parallels with neighboring cultures (France, Germany, England and some regions of Italy) or distant (Japan, Africa). For the beginnings of history, when prehistoric man is transformed into Homo Sapiens and begins to invent and produce useful items to its survival, appearing first tool, first among which certainly knives. Were used for hunting, skinned animals, to build objects, defend itself. The exhibition "Arresojas" will be held in the palace of directional Montevecchio of Mines, a mining rich deposit known since the time of civilization Nuragic. For the beauty of its natural environment and elegance of its architectural structures has been promoted by UNESCO to "Cultural Heritage of Humanity", along with seven other sites which together constitute the "Geo-mineral Park of Sardinia."
Date of event: 8-10 August 2008
More information about www.arresojas.net
Where to stay: Farm Sardinia