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Logudoro Usini Choir: 35 years of voices, tradition and Sardinian identity

There are traditions that are not preserved solely in books, archives or museums. Some continue to live on through the voice. This is the case with the Logudoro Usini Choir, a historic cultural institution founded in 1991 and set to celebrate, on 29 August 2026, the prestigious milestone of its 35th anniversary. An important anniversary, which does not …

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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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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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Su mesi de Cabudanni: quando in Sardegna Settembre, era il primo mese dell’anno

September is a month symbolising recovery, good intentions and new beginnings. In Sardinia, it is still called 'Cabudanni', despite the fact that much time has passed since September in our island signalled the beginning of the year. The name comes from 'Caput anni', which in the Greek calendar represented the first month of the year. Sardinia, controlled by Byzantium since ...

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