Festa of the Ham Sandwich/Sagra Del Panino Con Il Prosciutto

Every year the Misericordia, a volunteering serivce, holds a festa at the village of Castelvechio, Pescia in which to raise money.  Here are some photographs taken during the 2013 festival:

 

ham sandwich

 

cutting ham

 

 

bbq

 

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sausages

 

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  This was my favourite stall of the day.  This lovely lady was selling lavender outside her village house.

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 Used items for sale.

used market

I was quite surprised to find that behind this old village door was actually a small clothing factory.  I never knew!

doorway

 

sewing

Meet this gentleman who makes these garments, alongside his wife.

clothes

 

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stall

 

Street

 

street people

Bar Marina with awesome panoramic views of the magnificent valley.  Even if you cant make it to the Festa, try popping by for a cappuccino or vino  and loose yourself in the backdrop.

Bar Marina

 Check out these views.  The village of Pontito sits in the distance.

Marina Cafe Castelvecchio

This fella danced all day and through into the night.

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dancing man 1

 

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Even the pegs were dancing.

Dancing Pegs

Thank you for stopping by,

Susan

 

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