SU MAIMONI E IS INGESTUS
Sardinian Carnival is an ancient rite linked to agricolture. End of winter and beginning of spring. There are animal masks with cowbells and silent figures.
The masks are made of dark wood, they are sad and scary, and the clothes are sheepskins or goatskins.
Su Maimone
The deafening sound of the cowbells is meant to drive away evil spirits, wake up nature, and bring good harvests or fertility to the livestock.
S'ingrastula
The water ritual
S'urzu
In ancient times, she used to take small mice from a tin jar and release them when necessary, causing everyone to run away in a panic; today, she disturbs passers-by by painting their faces with soot.
In times without rains some men use bones and sticks to call for rain.
In other parts of the world, Carnival is a celebration, but in Sardinia it represents an ancient magic to wish good luck.
Is Ingestusu
Are a bunch of ragamuffins who kick off the traditional Carnival mask parade.
The two main masks are: the shepherd dressed in skins and mask or his face blackned by soot and the animal covered in skins and a mask with horns and cowbells.
The killing of the wild boar
Symbolic ritual gesture that represents man's victory over chaos, the defense of the flock and pastoral life, the overcoming of winter, the return of order and fertility.
Su macittu (the cat)
We translate the notes taken during the interviews at the Association and discover new words in English!
The end
SU MAIMONI E IS INGESTUS
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SU MAIMONI E IS INGESTUS
Sardinian Carnival is an ancient rite linked to agricolture. End of winter and beginning of spring. There are animal masks with cowbells and silent figures.
The masks are made of dark wood, they are sad and scary, and the clothes are sheepskins or goatskins.
Su Maimone
The deafening sound of the cowbells is meant to drive away evil spirits, wake up nature, and bring good harvests or fertility to the livestock.
S'ingrastula
The water ritual
S'urzu
In ancient times, she used to take small mice from a tin jar and release them when necessary, causing everyone to run away in a panic; today, she disturbs passers-by by painting their faces with soot.
In times without rains some men use bones and sticks to call for rain.
In other parts of the world, Carnival is a celebration, but in Sardinia it represents an ancient magic to wish good luck.
Is Ingestusu
Are a bunch of ragamuffins who kick off the traditional Carnival mask parade.
The two main masks are: the shepherd dressed in skins and mask or his face blackned by soot and the animal covered in skins and a mask with horns and cowbells.
The killing of the wild boar
Symbolic ritual gesture that represents man's victory over chaos, the defense of the flock and pastoral life, the overcoming of winter, the return of order and fertility.
Su macittu (the cat)
We translate the notes taken during the interviews at the Association and discover new words in English!
The end