CAGLIARI, Italy - May 1, 2018: The famous Festival of Sant Efisio in Sardinia. Close up of wearing necklace during the religious procession
As one of the largest and most colourful festivals in the world, Festa di sant'Efisio (the festival of Saint Efisio) marks an important part of history for the island of Sardinia. A celebration which lasts an impressive four days, it begins on the 1st of May each year, where a procession from Cagliari travels to Nora and back, paying homage to Saint Efisio. In essence, this festival is a large and colourful procession in which a statue of Saint Efisio begins a four day journey from Cagliari to Nora and back again. The locals dress in their village’s traditional clothing, and even the horses and oxen used to transport elaborate carts are dressed for the occasion. You’ll also hear the wonderful sound of traditional ‘Launeddas’ (woodwind instruments) filling the air as the procession makes its way through the towns and villages on the way to Nora.
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