This year we got to experience some of the authentic Sardinian traditions. Mura Vera, a town approximately 30 minutes away from our home, was celebrating the "Sagra degli Agrumi", the "Citrus Fruits Festival". The oranges that grow in that region are absolutely delicious! We got to taste orange jam & jelly made locally too.
There was a parade of traditional Sardinian clothing from the various towns throughout Sardinia. It was so interesting to see how each town has their special designs and dresswear. There is so much history behind each garment. Emily enjoyed the first 10 minutes and then wanted to go home. The costumes she liked the most were the ones of the scary men with the black masks (the ones that look like sheep). My aunt was explaining to me that these costumes (the sheep looking men) come from the Shaman tradition in Sardinia, and were meant to scare the wicked spirits away.
My dad was really funny throughout the event. He kept making comments to the people in the parade in Sardinian dialect (I think he felt at home). To one group of girls he told them they looked like nuns! I wonder if you can guess which group of girls he said it to. See the costumes for yourself:
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