This itinerary is designed for folklore lovers who want to immerse themselves in Molisian culture.
In the heart of Molise’s summer, from August 12 to 15, tradition becomes a spectacle, villages are dressed in history and the soul of this land vibrates with ancient emotions. It is a journey through villages that are ablaze with colors, re-enactments and scents, where each stop is a unique experience.
In Ripalimosani, the Palio delle Quercigliole opens the dancing with a horse race ridden bareback that unites and divides the population. On to Colletorto, where the Angevin Nights bring back ladies, knights and the charm of a lost era, amid ancient music and soft lighting.
In Bojano, with the Ver Sacrum, the sacred path of the Samnites is re-enacted with torches, dances and rituals that kindle the memory of a proud people. Then Fornelli enchants with its Days in the Village, including crafts, flavors and perfectly reconstructed scenes of medieval life.
Gildone celebrates the Devotion of Peppers, a peasant and spiritual festival where taste and faith come together in sharing. And finally Termoli, which on the night of the Castle in flames, illuminates the sea with a symbolic fire that excites and moves. An unforgettable itinerary, where time stands still … and tells.