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The Descent of the Candle Bearers | I Candelieri 2012

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

Sassari – August 14th, 2012 - The 2nd largest festival in Sardinia owes its name to the large ‘candlesticks’ which men parade though-out town for a six-hour parade of strength, endurance, song and dance. I Candelieri was born around 1500 for … Continue reading →

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