As part of May Potenza On Friday 24 May, starting from 6.30 pm, “U mozz’c’ dei farmers of San Gerardo” will take place in Potenza.
A suggestive snack at sunset, organized by the “Iatrida” folk dance company, by the “Tarantella of the farmers of San Gerardo” group and by the “U Uarniedd” cultural association, will revive the celebration of the convivial and musical moment, created by the women of the Contadini di San Gerardo, way back in the 1800s.
Groups of farmers will parade to the sound of the tarantella, along the streets of the historic center, to invite everyone to the Piazzetta Santa Lucia.
In this festive space the peasant women will arrive with their scented baskets, tablecloths and provisions to feed the farmers and offer to those present “nu mozz’c” of bread and omelette or cold cuts.
To cheer up the moment, in addition to the songs, dances and sounds of the Lucanian tradition, there will be a peasant falconer who will dedicate herself to the flight of her barn owl Tonino.
Anyone will be able to join the party for free, to discover the pleasure of sharing which, at the time, intensified social relationships, consolidated bonds and created moments of happiness.
The organizers explain:
“With this singular initiative we intend to preserve the precious cultural heritage of the rural agricultural and peasant society which, with the disappearance of the last custodians, risks disappearing”.
Below is the poster with the details.
