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Polenta e mortadella

Free distribution of polenta and mortadella in Varone

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This event has its origins in 1463: the traditional free distribution of polenta and mortadella in Varone, which originated from an ancient ‘benefit’ owed by the Curia to the community (a ‘soma of wheat bread, a brenta of wine and a minale of cooked flour’), returns on Sunday 9 March, the First Sunday of Lent, at the church square and oratory field.

Programme:
13.45 - Parade with the Banda di Ledro, the Arco Hapsburg group and the authorities
14.00 - Greeting by the authorities
14.15 - Musical entertainment with the Ledro band

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In case of bad weather the event will be postponed to Sunday16 March 2025
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Parking via Sega
aria.location: Varone - Via Sega
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Comitato Polenta e mortadella
aria.location: Via Sega 3/A - 38066 Varone
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