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 Passion
on the streets At Easter all over Italy people take to the streets
for a series of evocative re-enactments of Christ's passion. Let's take
the via crucis . . . |
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 Who's
who in Commedia dell’Arte
Witty, bawdy and downright fun, we take a look at the genre which brought
us Punch, Pierrot, Charlie Chaplin and - who knows - maybe even Homer Simpson
. . . |
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 A
carousel of carnivals
Discover the ancient of heart of Sardinia by taking part in its carnival
celebrations |
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 Spiders,
songs and suffering in Salento
We go to the deep south of Italy where magic mixes with religion and
celebration with suffering in a time-worn dance of the soul |
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 Sant'Ambrogio
in Milan
Even Milan, the business heart of Italy, stops work for a day. We
discover the street markets, traditions and churches dedicated to Milan's
patron saint - Sant'Ambrogio. |
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Midsummer Night's
Dream
Shooting stars, dancing snakes and street art. There's something for
everyone during the week of August 15th. |
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Go to Gubbio
for the Corsa dei Ceri
The Corsa dei Ceri in Gubbio is one of Italy's liveliest traditional
festivals. Join in the fun without facing the crowds thanks to our exciting
report. All over Italy the beginning of the Lenten period is celebrated
in a myriad of ways. |
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CARNIVAL
2001
Condemned to death, thrown into the sea and even burnt. Don't call Amnesty
. . . it's Carnival time! |
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Repent, it's
Lent
Ritual burnings and traditional feasts. AlI the customs of Lent |
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THE SURVIVOR'S 
