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Roberta Carboni

Gli antichi amuleti della Sardegna: su kokku e sa punga, simboli di protezione e tradizione

Since ancient times, people have sought out objects capable of protecting them from adversity, bringing good fortune or warding off negative influences. Sardinia is no exception and still preserves a rich tradition linked to amulets and talismans – objects that bear witness to an ancient cultural heritage deeply rooted in the daily life of the island’s communities. Their …

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Cagliari and the solemn vows to Saint Efisio: history of a city's devotion to its saint

When talking about Cagliari, one cannot fail to mention Efisio, the warrior martyr who, according to tradition, defended the city in the 17th century, whilst the inhabitants joined together in prayer to face the terrible pandemic known as the ‘Baroque’ plague. However, the festivities still held today from 1 to 4 May in honour of Saint Efisio, which have their roots in the 17th century, are not the city’s only vow. In fact, there are three solemn vows attributed to Saint Efisio in Cagliari. The vow of 11 July 1652 The plague that …

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Grazia Deledda's "Il Dono di Natale" (The Christmas Gift): meaning, plot and Sardinian traditions in the novella

A simple, authentic story that moves readers with its profound and universal values. Il Dono di Natale (The Christmas Gift) is a story about feelings and small everyday gestures, evoking the atmosphere of home, family and anticipation: that enchantment typical of the Christmas season. At first glance, it might seem like a children's fairy tale, but it engages readers of all ages.

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Stories of saints, stones and giants

Ancient men turned to stone by eternal punishment, gigantic creatures living in inaccessible places, little fairies capable of weaving golden patterns among the mountain ridges. The legends of Sardinia arise from the need to give a name to what was once pure mystery and which, perhaps, will remain so forever.

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Autunno in Sardegna: sagre, natura e cultura nella stagione più autentica

L’autunno sta diventando il periodo migliore per conoscere la Sardegna. I motivi per scoprire l’isola durante questa bella stagione sono tantissimi: dal clima alle sagre, dall’escursionismo agli eventi culturali. Perché visitare la Sardegna in autunno La Sardegna è conosciuta soprattutto per le sue spiagge incantevoli e le acque cristalline. Per questo i flussi turistici più …

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The Bonaria Monumental Cemetery: a reflection of a city undergoing transformation

Listed by the ASCE (Association of Significant Cemeteries in Europe) as one of the most significant monumental cemeteries on the continent (November 2011), the Bonaria Monumental Cemetery in Cagliari, one of the most important historical cemeteries in Sardinia, is a veritable historical and artistic compendium that recounts the evolution of Italian sculpture and architecture between the 19th and 20th centuries. The monuments, ...

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The grape harvest in Sardinia

The grape harvest - in Sardinia known as 'sa binnenna' or 'sa innenna' - represents a crucial moment that sanctions the meeting of work, knowledge and ingenuity and is expressed in the picking of the bunches of grapes patiently left to ripen. Although the grape harvest takes place between the end of August and the end of October, September in the world of ...

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I quattro quartieri storici di Cagliari: un abbraccio tra passato e presente

Cagliari, the "city of the sun", experiences an eternal dance between history and everyday life in its neighbourhoods. Four stories set between the 12th and 15th centuries, each with its own soul, shaped by centuries of events, culture and traditions. One higher up, dominating the city; three others, more intimate, pulsating with life and...

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