September 25, 2026 – September 27, 2026 · Aritzo (NU)
An enchanting event in Aritzo that delves into the world of witches, giants, and dwarf fairies through captivating storytelling, insightful conferences, and live music. The program features exciting night excursions, deep dives into ethnobotany, and theatrical performances, all culminating in evening concerts. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditions and mysteries of Barbagia.
📅 Friday, September 25 ⏰ 6:00 PM Introduction by Armando Maxia (Anthropologist) 🎤 Tatiana Cossu (UNICA-ISRE): «Beyond the Human: Stories of Giants and Dwarf Fairies» 🎤 Alessandro Guglielmo (UNISS): «Disenchanting the World: Witches, Markets, and the Invention of Modernity» 🎵 10:00 PM Concert by Cavalli Acoustic Quartet 📅 Saturday, September 26 🚶♀️ 8:30 PM «From the Village to the Mountain: Night Excursion to Texile» (Meeting point in Pratza‘e s'erriu below the Post Office, car required) 📍 Texile 🎤 9:30 PM «Magical Plants in Barbagia: Ethnobotany and the Anthropology of the Sacred» by Maria Bonaria Selenu (Pharmacist and scholar of ethno-pharmacobotany) 💃 «Autumn Equinox Dance: Together – Emotions, Earth, and Hope» 🍽️ S'ismurzu'e sa bruxa: A convivial full moon snack (Reservations at +39 347 994 7496) Fee: 10€ 📅 Sunday, September 27 📍 Pratza 'e Antoni Sau 🎤 6:00 PM «Liberau Onanu cun Torracolte de si fuire non hant(a) tentu solte» sound narration by Maurizio Pretta (historical researcher, journalist, and storyteller) with Noemi Medas and Fabrizio Lai 📍 Pratzitta Campusantu ‘ecciu 🎭 9:00 PM «Antonia Usay e le altre» scenic action by Attori per caso 🎵 Soundscapes by Samuele Cabras 🎤 Theatrical adaptation by Tonina Paba 🎵 10:00 PM Concert by La Quarta classe