The best way to learn the culture of the locals is to visit one of numerous festivals that regularly take place in Cagliari. They are organized literally every season. During fascinating and interesting celebrations participants can fully appreciate traditions and customs of the indigenous people, their music, national folklore, and culinary specialties, which are an important part of every national culture. Sant'Efisio remains the most striking national festival of the city. For the first time it was celebrated more than 350 years ago. This festival takes place in May and is dedicated to the memory of one of the saints, whose execution took place near Nora Church.
The culmination of the festival is a solemn procession that passes through the main streets of the city and ends near the church. Dressed in ancient costumes, people carry a huge wooden statue of the saint and walk in the main streets of the city, praising his great deeds. Mass festivities last several days, and the festival is traditionally accompanied with interesting musical and theatrical performances. Visitors of the city are always actively involved in this amazing celebration. Actually, all you need to do is to choose an original costume and learn several simple national songs.
September is the time for Fish Festival that will be surely enjoyed by all gourmets. During the days of the holiday all restaurants and cafes of the city offer a special fish menu to their guests. The food is served in specially equipped tents on the beach, where visitors can taste the best and most delicious seafood dishes. Octopus in garlic sauce cooked in accordance with a special recipe, fish platter and white fish fillet with fried potatoes as a side dish - these are just some festive dishes that are usually prepared during the festival.
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