Back in Alba (CN), the "Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco", now in its 78th edition. The event dedicated to the "tuber magnatum pico," the precious "white truffles of Alba", was inaugurated Saturday October 4 and will continue until Sunday 9 November 2008, each year, attracting enthusiasts and gourmets. It starts Saturday 4 October with the opening of the first truffle market but the official inauguration, with Prince Albert of Monaco as guest of the exception, is scheduled for October 10 at the Teatro Sociale "G. Busca Alba, followed by the inaugural concert of the Brass Band of Bersaglieri. Over 10 thousand square meters of exhibition space that will show the quality products of Piedmont. The building exhibitions and conferences "Giacomo Morra" will turn into a virtual tartufaia: visitors will be surrounded by sound, music and scents of the trees, leaves and wet earth. Also you tell the search for truffles with trifolao and his inseparable companion dog, who will find out those who want the thrill of finding a diamond white. Particular attention will be paid to the precious truffle dogs, as a sign of great respect for this great actor in the world of the truffle. But the Palatartufo, which will remain open until November 9 every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00, will not be the only event of the fair. Numerous proposals artistic, cultural, gastronomic, sports and entertainment will mark a pace Alba autumn from September to December. For lovers of good food to the Wine Festival, Sunday September 28, and in the Langhe and Roero Piazza, November 2, will lead in the streets of the city the best red and white wines of the area, from Barolo to Roero Arneis, as well as products of excellence of the local cuisine. The Tartufo Bianco d'Alba will give the best of what's in two other events. Sunday, November 9 because the Auction World, linking directly Grinzane Cavour, Merano and Tokyo, will award the most prestigious Tuber buyers to the best of the globe. Sunday December 7 instead Alba White Truffle Award will stage international and starred chef prepared to pay homage to the king through the truffle aromas and tastes of many dishes. Participants of the competition Alba White Truffle Award, included in the "Lo Mejor de la Cuisine", the most important congress in the world of cuisine in the city of San Sebastian, will be present in the Langhe, cooking the dishes that will win in the session competition combined with the Tartufo Bianco d'Alba. The food will then also at the art project with images of Taste, which will open Tuesday October 28 at the halls of the Church of San Domenico Alba to the photo exhibition Hills taste of the Langhe and Roero - Contemporary Percorsi on Food, a by Gruppo Fotografico Albese.
There will then traditional Fair, those events that have made popular by mixing history, tradition and fun. The Giostra of Cento Torri will like every year the ceremony of investiture of the Podestà, Saturday September 27 in Piazza Risorgimento, Sunday October 5, followed by parade in the streets of the historic center, and the Palio of Asini Osvaldo Piazza Cagnasso. Saturday 18 and Sunday October 19 villages fall in the streets and squares to Albese Baccanale The Truffle and Il Borgo is Rievoca, with reconstructions of medieval life, dance, music and local cuisine. Finally, the group and Sbandieratori Musici City of Sunrise will give the best of the VII Festival of the flag.
The Fair is also art in the church of San Domenico, where between 5 and September 28 will be exposed shots of Hill-Langhe and Roero, photographic exhibition of a rich selection of images from the archives of the Italian Touring Club. Follow the Venice of the Palio Painter Piero Simond, a painter friend of Pinot Gallizio and co-promoter of the World Congress of the artists free on "The liberal arts and industrial activities" starting from Saturday October 4, and the Prix d'Arte City Alba, 18-30 in November. San Domenico is always the scene of major musical events. From 2 to October 23, every Thursday, the fourth review of the choirs of Langa and Roero enhance the traditional music of the hills and valleys that frame the capital of the Langhe, while bands at the Fair will lead to Alba the best bands. The Theater Company G. Busca "will be privileged to stage two major events: the Premio Grinzane Cavour Alba Pompeia Saturday October 18, which will be handed over to Roberto Vecchioni singer, lyricist and writer of novels and short stories which has the merit of having promoted, defended and promoted the territory . It continues with Tribute to Rondo Veneziano, the inaugural concert of the season 2008/2009 dell'orchestra Pressenda Saturday, November 15.
Promoted by the Foundation Ferrero Regione Piemonte and the exhibition "Chocolate. From the Maya to the twentieth century "which will highlight the arrival of cocoa in Europe and its impact on the Western world.
Albaromatica, the exhibition of medicinal herbs, Sunday October 12 color the streets of the city center with banquet herbs, spicy food, cosmetics and products for the body and health. Nor will miss the entertainment and sporting events. The 3rd Night White Truffle animate the night instead of Saturday September 20 with music in all places, entertainment, animation, and artists such as Piero Pelù, Morgan and megahertz, Alan Sorrenti, Mirko Casadei, J-Ax, Space One and Fabio B. For sports enthusiasts: the 2nd Triathlon del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba, or follow, Saturday October 4, the Historical Pantalera Piazza Risorgimento. Lovers of the bowls you will find the 4 and October 5 for the XXII National Truffle.
Proposals and events for all tastes, therefore, in a fair that will amaze, satisfy and leave the mouth open. Not only those who really want to enter in the spirit of the event can purchase at the Palatartufo, the exclusive merchandising items Fiera del Tartufo. T-shirts, sweatshirts, polo, kitchen aprons, hats, pins and badges will be door for sale throughout the event.
Date of event: October 4 - 9 November 2008
More information about www.fieradeltartufo.org
Where to stay: Farm Cuneo - Piedmont Bed and Breakfast
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