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In the geographic heart of Sardinia, among the silent hills of Mandrolisai, a town has for centuries guarded one of the most extraordinary artisanal legacies in the Mediterranean. Samugheo, a small town in the province of Oristano, has been known for centuries as the beating heart of the island's weaving industry. A title not celebratory, but deeply earned, woven thread by thread over the centuries. The origins: the...
Complete program for the Su Tzichi Bread Festival 2025 Meta description (for Google): Discover the program of "Flavors and Sounds at Casa Amsicora" in Samugheo: concerts, photography exhibitions, and food and wine tastings during the Su Tzichi Bread Festival. A weekend of tradition, music, and authentic flavors of Mandrolisai. 🎶 Saturday, October 4th – 9:00 PM Concert by "Su Cunzertu Antigu" A …
On Sunday, October 5th, for the Su Tzichi Bread Festival, Samugheo will transform into a melting pot of aromas, sights, and sounds. Nestled in the narrow streets of the historic center, Casa Amsicora (Via Amsicora 26 – Via Fontana 1) will open its doors starting at 9:30 a.m., welcoming visitors and the curious to a day entirely dedicated to culture, art, and sharing.
After five years of waiting, the Bread Festival returns to Samugheo! The historic Bread Festival “𝗦𝘂 𝗧𝘇𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗶” awaits you on January 4 to 5, 2025, among the charming streets of the historic center. Aromas, flavors, culture, and music intertwine in an authentic journey into the 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗮̀ 𝘀𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗮. Inside the Sagra, 𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝟰 𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗿𝗲 9:00 pm, don't miss the exciting concert of …
There's a place in Sardinia where threads weave together not just patterns and designs, but stories, memories, and visions of the future. This place is Samugheo, Sardinia's weaving capital, which once again this year hosts Tessingiu, the historic Sardinian Crafts Fair. Since 1966, Tessingiu has been much more than an exhibition: it's a collective ritual, a moment in which the island tells its story through...
The Sardinian territory is preparing to welcome an unprecedented work: a Thai bridge suspended between Samugheo and Asuni, destined to revolutionize the active tourism of the area. With the green light from the council of the Guilcier union, the project is now ready to enter the crucial phase of the tender. A strategic infrastructure for Sardinia The technical-economic feasibility study has received positive opinions …
“DECEMENTIFICATION” operation at “Casa Amsicora” and exhumation of “S'Incodadu” in collaboration with the “archaeologist” Giampaolo Tatti. In the 60s, 70s and 80s, the urban landscape of Sardinia underwent a profound transformation, with the demolition of many ancient stone and wood dwellings, replaced by “modern” buildings in concrete and brick. This change modified the appearance of many villages, …
Abreskia: Tradition and Innovation to Stop Depopulation In recent decades, rural areas of Sardinia have experienced a silent but devastating transformation: depopulation. According to ISTAT, between 2000 and 2020, over 40% of Sardinian municipalities recorded a demographic decline greater than 20%, with dramatic peaks in the small villages of the hinterland. This phenomenon is not just a …
Have you ever dreamed of being part of a project that celebrates the artisanal tradition of Sardinia? With the Abreskia Project, this dream can become reality. Embracing the centuries-old tradition of hand weaving, we are working to create an Artisan Weaving Training Center in Samugheo, the beating heart of this ancient art. Weaving: a story intertwined with time …
Casa Amsicora: Invest in the sustainable future of Sardinia! Imagine a place where tradition and innovation meet. This is rural Sardinia, a hidden treasure that risks being forgotten. Sardinian communities face depopulation and abandonment. Every day, young talents leave their villages. We want to reverse this trend and bring life back to the villages of Sardinia. Join the …