Historic picnic in Caltanissetta

The Historical Picnic in Caltanissetta is organized in the month of September on the occasion of the celebrations in honor of the Patron Saint of the city of Caltanissetta, San Michele Arcangelo, to recall the splendor and atmosphere of the historical picnics that were organized in honor of the Patron Saint .
The event, organized by the Arte e Tendenza association, includes the setting up of a picnic with Baroque, Regency and Victorian settings, field games, entertainment and historical dances involving that period.
The event is attended by figures and dancers in period costume from the various historical re-enactment associations and historical dance companies from various parts of Sicily to recreate in the various spaces of the park of the Villa Comunale, in areas specially separated by historical period , settings, tableaux vivants, atmospheres and dances of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Dates and Scheduling

10:30 Laying of laurel wreath: Bust of H.M. Victor Emmanuel
 Villa Amedeo

11:00 Historical procession
Viale R. Margherita, Corso Umberto, Corso V. Emanuele II, Viale Conte Testasecca

11:30 Picnic opening and impromptu painting art show
 Villa F. Cordova

11:40 Notes of the Fatherland: mini concert and carousels - Fanfare Bersaglieri of Caltanissetta

12:00 Historical dances: 19th century dance school (PA) - Giacinta Patorno

13:00 Old England picnic with 19th century baskets and crockery

15:30 Tableaux vivants: competition for the best historical painting of the 19th century

16:00 Croquet match: Sergio Forzato - Ass. Arte e Tendenza

17:00 Old-style afternoon tea with personal teapot and cups

17:15 Victorian Tea-cup: best English-style tea cup competition

17:30 Historical dances (visitor involvement)

18:30 Conclusion and award ceremony: Enzo Falzone - Ass. Art & Trend

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