The Lygon Street Festa is Back. November 15-16
The Lygon Street Festa is Back.
The Lygon Street Festa is returning to its original roots of show casing everything that is truly Italian in Australia's "Little Italy".
This years Festa is shaping up to be an event to remember with a line up that is growing by the day.
The Lygon Street Festa is now being brought to you by the same people who have given us the successful La Befana Festival, so you know it will be spectacular.
Watch this space for more exciting information as it comes to hand. For more information or volunteer contact Connie on 0417 362 785 or [email protected]
Wear a mask & celebrate the return of the festa!
The highlight of this year's Festa is the world renowned
Arti per Via which is described as part folk-group, part
travelling museum, part street theatre, the 55-player from
Bassano del Grappa (Veneto Region) put years of research
into studying the tools, costumes, gestures, songs, and skills
of Italy's trades from the turn of the century.
The result is not only a lively and engaging show, but also a
detailed historical and philological reconstruction.
Arti per Via recreates a typical working day, beginning with
the artisans' parade through Lygon Street, commencing at
Elgin Street to Queensberry St, then continues and sets up in
Piazza Italia, which comes magically to life before the
audience's eyes.
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Arti Per Via Performance are:
Saturday 15 November 2008 commencing at 7.00pm
Sunday 16 November 2008 commencing at 3.00pm
Lots of Live and roving Entertainment on 3 stages
including Tony Pantano DanceNight show; and
Angelo Falcone as Luciano Pavarotti
but to name a few....
Italian movies at various restaurants
Fashion Parades showcasing national and international designers
Dancing
How to make fresh sausages all year round
Intro to wine making at home
Live cooking demonstrations by world renowned chef
Michele Usci, showcasing recipes from the new
book Lygon Streetby Michael Harden.
The Lygon Street Festa is easily
accessible by tram, bus, or the
free tourist shuttle. Limited car
parking is available in surrounding
parking stations. Arrivederci!
