San Giovanni Festival

San Giovanni Festival 2011
Isola Comacina Fireworksand Lucie Race




Every year the Comacina Island becomes the setting for a fireworks display during the San Giovanni Festival.

The event takes place right in front of Island, in an area known as "Zoca de l'Oli" (Oil Basin), because of its waters, which are usually as smooth as oil and the presence of several oil trees on the foot of the surrounding mountains.

 

The Comacina Island in Ossuccio, the only island on the Lake, was already inhabited in ancient times and a number of wars took place here, in the early Middle Ages. It was the last refuge for Berengario II and, in1169, it was the centre of a battle between the Milan and Como: after 10 years of fighting, Como inhabitants razed it to the ground as a punishement for supporting Milan. This battle with fire is remembered through beautiful multi coloured Fireworks lasting half an hour and giving a sound to the lake and all the audience in religious silence. Best way to watch the event is on a boat on the Lake or in the mainland in front of the Island.

Info: Unione Tremezzina  Tel 0344/5583900
Email info@unionetremezzina.it




On Saturday June 26th at 7,00p.m. music and dinner based on local dishes and fireworkscale.

On Sun June 27th at 10, 00a.m. parade and procession, St Mass celebration among the ruins of the ancient Basilica of Santa Eufemia and lunch with local dishes. At 4.00p.m. the Lucie (a typical boat)  Race with the Trophee Renzo e Lucia and gastronomical-dance evening in
Sala Comacina 


20.05.2012 at Caste of Vezio
Tasting local dishes, wine and typical food

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