🇬🇧 Temporary Festival Program (2023)
56TH EDITION 2023 CHESTNUT FESTIVAL OF SORIANO NEL CIMINO
Autumnus in Civitate Suriano
Translation by English in Soriano
From Saturday 23/09/23
Exhibition of historical clothes and jewellery " Vestimenta Historiae" from the fourth to the sixth centuries
Via della Rocca – Orsini Castle - Google Maps
Sunday 24/09/23
08:00 a.m.
Blood donation session “Le Contrade per l’AVIS” – by the AVIS “Dante Terzini” Section of Soriano nel Cimino.
First Weekend
Friday 29th September
11 a.m.
Press conference
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
04:30 p.m.
Conference: “Cimini Landscapes. Territorial changes from the Romans to the Middle Ages”.
Speakers: Dr. Eleonora Storri and Dr. Giancarlo Pastura
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
09:30 p.m.
Opening ceremony of the 56th edition of the Chestnut Festival
“Blessing of Archers and Knights – Offering of Candles and Gifts to the Church”.
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Entrance: 3.00 euro
– Google Maps
Saturday 30th September
09:00 a.m.
“Le bancarelle di Soriano”
Market of handcrafted items, antiques, and collectables
Viale V. Emanuele III – Piazzale Belvedere
10:30 a.m.
The Orsini sky: stars and planets above Soriano at the time of Nicholas III.
Meeting with astrophysicist Paolo Colona, Director of the Academy of Stars, and member of the Italian Society of Archeoastronomy.
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
03:00 p.m.
Performance by the Young Swordsmen of the Rione Rocca and the Young Fire Twirlers and Musicians of the Contrada San Giorgio.
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Free Admission – Google Maps
06:00 p.m.
Between history and fantasy: an interview with Giovanni Melappioni, author of historical novels.
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
09:30 p.m.
Performance by the Flag-wavers and Musicians of the Nobile Contrada Trinità.
to follow
“I suoni del sortilegio” – by the Musicians of the Contrada Papacqua
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Admission: € 6,00 – Google Maps
Sunday 1st October
09:00 a.m.
“Le bancarelle di Soriano”
Market of handcrafted items, antiques, and collectables
Viale V. Emanuele III – Piazzale Belvedere
10:00 a.m.
Performance by the Young Flag-wavers of the Nobile Contrada Trinità and the Young Musicians of the Contrada Papacqua.
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Free Admission – Google Maps
10:30 a.m.
Guided tours of Soriano “tra Storia e Leggenda” (Between History and Legend)
in collaboration with the Terzo Millennio Association.
12:00 p.m.
Reading of the Call for Challenge (for the Contrade and Rioni)
02.00 p.m.
Gathering and departure of the parade for the “Campo de li Giochi” (Playing Field)
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Google Maps
03:00 p.m.
Dispute for the “Palio delle Contrade” – a contest including Running at the ring and Archery. Campo de li Giochi – Loc. Giannotti – Admission: € 5,00 – Google Maps
06:00 p.m.
Announcement of the winner of the “Palio delle Contrade”delle Contrade
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Free Admission – Google Maps
Second Weekend
Thursday 5th October
08:00 p.m.
Charity dinner organised by the local CRI Section
Taverna delle Acque – Via Innocenzo VIII – Google Maps
Friday 6th October
10:30 a.m.
Presentation of the National Historical Book Award
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
05:00 p.m.
Presentation of the volume: “Vanitas. La vanità degli uomini nell’ Italia del Quattrocento. Copricapi, acconciature e vesti”.
(Vanitas. The vanity of men in 15th century Italy. Headgear, hairstyles, and clothing)
by author Elisabetta Gnignera
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
09:30 p.m.
Performance by the Gruppo Storico Spadaccini del Rione Rocca (Historical Group of Swordsmen)
to follow
“FIAMMA” – Performance by the group of Musicians, Fire Artists, and Armigers of the Contrada San Giorgio
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Admission: € 6,00 – Google Maps
Saturday 7th October
09:00 a.m.
“Le bancarelle di Soriano”
Market of handcrafted items, antiques, and collectables
Viale V. Emanuele III – Piazzale Belvedere
10:00 a.m.
Historical re-enactments in Lazio: a virtuous network – comparing experiences.
Organised by “Associazione Rievocazioni Storiche del Lazio”
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
10:00 a.m.
Urban nature: the celebration of nature in the city in collaboration with WWF, the Proloco and the Zeta Association.
Plant donations organised by WWF.
Viale V. Emanuele III – Piazzale Belvedere
10:30 a.m.
Guided tours of Soriano “tra Storia e Leggenda” (Between History and Legend)
in collaboration with the Terzo Millennio Association.
03:30 p.m.
Performance: “Dell’arte della caccia colli uccelli de’ Falconieri” (the Art of Falconry)
Organised by the Contrada San Giorgio
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Free Admission – Google Maps
05:30 p.m.
Presentation of the “Lab Project”
Training paths related to the film and theatrical industries
Organised by the Etruska association
Cinema Teatro Florida – Piazza G. Marconi – Google Maps
09:30 p.m.
Historical re-enactment – Soriano “Tra Storia e Legenda” (between History and Legend)
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Admission: € 10,00
– Google Maps
to follow
Cruciatus Doloris – Medieval torture show
by the Gruppo Storico Spadaccini (Historical Group of Swordsmen)
Via della Rocca – Orsini Castle – Google Maps
Sunday 8th October
09:00 a.m.
“Le bancarelle di Soriano”
Market of handcrafted items, antiques, and collectables
Viale V. Emanuele III – Piazzale Belvedere
10:00 a.m.
Urban nature: the celebration of nature in the city in collaboration with WWF, the Proloco and the Zeta Association.
Plant donations organised by WWF.
Viale V. Emanuele III – Piazzale Belvedere
10:30 a.m.
43rd Edition of the “Vojola d’Oro” National Prize
Cinema Teatro Florida – Piazza G. Marconi – Google Maps
03:30 p.m.
Historical parade – Soriano and its districts
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Google Maps – and through the streets of the town – Admission: € 12,00
to follow
Cruciatus Doloris – Medieval torture show
by the Gruppo Storico Spadaccini (Historical Group of Swordsmen)
Via della Rocca – Orsini Castle – Google Maps
Third Weekend
Monday 9th October
09:00 p.m.
“Il Grande Spavento ” (The Great Scare) or “il mio diario del Vajont” (My diary of Vajont) – 60 years after the tragedy.
Organised by the Etruska Productions Association
Palazzo Chigi Albani – Google Maps
Thursday 12th October
08:00 p.m.
Charity dinner organised by the ‘Dante Terzini’ AVIS Section of Soriano nel Cimino
Taverna della ‘Vecchietta’ – Nobile Contrada Trinità – Google Maps
09:00 p.m.
Comedic play: “Storia di fanti, sottane e briganti” – Historical Farce in two acts, Directed by M. Annesi
Cinema Teatro Florida – Piazza G. Marconi – Admission: € 5,00 (limited seating) – Google Maps
Friday 13th October
10:00 a.m.
International study conference “Citizens of Archaeology (Archaeology od Citizens). Sustainable heritage for living countries.”
Organised by the Municipality of Soriano nel Cimino, the Agro Cimino Archaeological Civic Museum and the Ente Sagra delle Castagne, in collaboration with the University of Tuscia – DISTU and DISUCOM, the University of Cagliari – Department of Humanities, Languages and Cultural Heritage and the University Carlos III de Madrid – Departamento de Humanidades: Historia, Geografía y Arte.
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
08:30 p.m.
Convivium Secretum – (16th edition)
Percorso Enogastronomico tra i sapori dei tempi antichi
presso le Taverne delle quattro Contrade
(Limited seating. Reservation required) – Entrance: € 25.00 – Buy your ticket
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Admission: € 25,00 – Google Maps
to follow
Cruciatus Doloris – Medieval torture show
by the Gruppo Storico Spadaccini (Historical Group of Swordsmen)
Via della Rocca – Orsini Castle – Google Maps
Sabato 14 ottobre
09:00 a.m.
“Le bancarelle di Soriano”
Market of handcrafted items, antiques, and collectables
Viale V. Emanuele III – Piazzale Belvedere
09:30 a.m.
Fundraising walk supporting the “Un desiderio di Irene E.T.S.” Association
Walk of the” Sor Pasquale”
Starting at Piazza V. Emanuele II and Finishing at Piazza Umberto I
10:00 a.m.
International study conference “Citizens of Archaeology (Archaeology od Citizens). Sustainable heritage for living countries.”
Organised by the Municipality of Soriano nel Cimino, the Agro Cimino Archaeological Civic Museum and the Ente Sagra delle Castagne, in collaboration with the University of Tuscia – DISTU and DISUCOM, the University of Cagliari – Department of Humanities, Languages and Cultural Heritage and the University Carlos III de Madrid – Departamento de Humanidades: Historia, Geografía y Arte.
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
03:30 p.m.
“Giochi Popolari” – Popular Games, challenges between the four Contrade/Rioni
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Admission: € 4,00 – Google Maps
09:30 p.m.
“Drums and Swords, Flags and Fire”.
Performance by the groups of the 4 Contrade/Rioni.
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Entrance: € 6,00 – Google Maps
Sunday 15th October
09:00 a.m.
“Le bancarelle di Soriano”
Market of handcrafted items, antiques, and collectables
Viale V. Emanuele III – Piazzale Belvedere
From 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
“Alacris Civitas” – Scenes from daily life in Soriano between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Period
Organised by the four Contrade/Rioni.
From 3.00 p.m. onwards
Chestnut roasting
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Google Maps
04:00 p.m.
Award ceremony for the best “Alacris Civitas” scene and Convivium Secretum.
Piazza V. Emanuele II – Google Maps
05:30 p.m.
Confartigianato Award “Recognition for work” – 7th Edition
Council Hall – Piazza Umberto I – Google Maps
