Events
Events are mainly artisanal and agricultural, religious or sports.
Annual events referenced below are added other occasional events of leisure activities and various festivities in each village: balls, bowls competitions, activities for children, etc … it is not possible to date in advance.
CRAFT and ART EVENTS
WORKSHOP EXHIBITION « CASA OREZZINCA » – VERDESE
ART permanent and temporary exhibition-sale:
Pictures : oils, watercolors, pastels, drawings, sculptures, engravings …
publishing products: posters, books, photo books …
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Exhibition and sale of handicrafts Castagniccia and Corsica : Pottery, ceramic art, wood objects :wood of olive trees, chestnut, pine puzzles, …stone objects: lauze of Castagniccia, Brando stone, verde d’Orezza …Vanneries chestnut, myrtle, wicker …ironwork art .. Products from the traditional Corsican weaving wool (Lana Corsa) ….Jewelry spun glass, fusing, various wood, leather, pearl, stones of Corsica, copper, tin …
All our products are exclusively manufactured in Castagniccia and Corsica..
Days of authors signing books on Castagniccia and Corsica … Wickerwork Demonstration Day …
PATRIMOINE Exhibition on natural heritage and historical heritage of Castagniccia : the endangered species, chestnut, cork oak and mixed forest, green Orezza and stones of Corsica … The past work of iron in the valley of Orezza … the brothers Angeli – war artists – native of Verdese .. .
Open from April 7, 2016 – Opening hours: From 13 am to 19 pm – From Tuesday to Sunday included – (Closed Mondays and holidays)
Free entrance
Address: Exhibition Workshop « CASA OREZZINCA », Communal House 20229 Verdese- (bottom of the village next to the « mairie »)
FIERA TO COL DE PRATO
Another craft event typically rural, not to be missed with stalls from local producers and a lot of crafts.
You can see an exhibition of livestock (with competition) that make children happy, as well as games for them.
This fair is held every year on the last weekend of July or the first weekend of August. (Right: photos of the 2012 version)
THE SMALL MARKET ARCAROTA
Every Sunday in July and August from 10am. to 18h., a small craft market is held at the Col d’Arcarota overlooking the valley of Alesani one side and the valley of Orezza other side.
You will find local products: fresh produce, meats, cheeses, honey, jams, wines, useful and decorative objects, Corsicans books… but also Migliacci cooked on wood fire place.
This small market is held near the « Auberge des Deux Vallées » where you can drink and dine.
FIERA IN CASTAGNICCIA (Merendella)
Another Craft Fair to be held in Piedicroce during the Easter weekend.
Still many exhibitors, tent this time because as the tradition « it often rains in Merendella. »
You will find each year: artisan jewelers, cutlers, carpenters art, bakers, potters, weavers, hatters, etc. ..and many small producers: sausages, farmhouse cheeses, condiments, jams, biscuits etc …
Restauration available on site!
EDITION 2015 :
Sunday 5 and monday 6 april
« CHESTNUT PASSION Alesani »
It is a « gourmet weekend » consists of a small market of local products and restaurant meals in the village of Ortale organized by the Association « A Bussinca » and cooked by Vincent Tabarani of « Cuccina Corsa ».
« ORGANS’ MOUNTAIN »
Pastoral and musica journeyl, it is a journey of discovery of the old rural traditions and heritage through churches, fraternities and historic organs of Corsica.
It takes place in Castagniccia, september-october, but also in Gjunssani, Balagne, Asco valley and Ghjuvellina.
« DAY OF THE MADONNA »
Novena, every day at 16pm, from August 30 at the Convent of Alesani in the village of Piazzali. It is a religious event consists of masses and processions which closed on 8 September.
You will also find on-site bar and snack .
« FEAST OF PRUNO »
In the village of Pruno, August 15 and 16 : Bal and great feast for 2 days to celebrate Saint Mary,Mass and procession at 11 am. August 15 (St. Mary) , Mass and procession at 11 am. Aug. 16 (Saint Roch) and country meals (picnic) in Santa Maria Canovaria.
» FEAST OF ST CHRISTOPHE »
Village of Polveroso, in the chapel of St. Christopher, at the edge of the village of Nocario, a mass is held every July 25th, and the blessing of the cars followed by a dancing fest in the evening.