subject: Piediluco Water Festival - The Italian Way Of Welcoming Spring! [print this page] Italy tourist attractions are mainly based on its scenic beauty along the beaches, its magnificent buildings and its world famous festivals. To name one world renowned festival of Italy is Festa della acque at the Piediluco Lake in Terni which is nothing but the Umbria water festival, commonly known as Piediluco water festival.
Piediluco is a picturesque town of Umbria valley. The name Piediluco means at the feet of the sacred wood. Piediluco is an ideal place for sailing, canoeing and water-skiing enthusiasts. Filled with colorful houses along the shores, the village of Piediluco that borders the lake is a fisherman's village. Apart from its scenic beauty, this village has gained much more importance due to the water festival.
Piediluco Water Festival is celebrated at the end of June month, the summer solstice of the year. Right from the ancient period, rituals are connected with the sun during this summer solstice. Water festival is an international festival that is dedicated to the water resource.
In the ancient times, during the festival, boats are illuminated and taken on a parade to pay tribute to the aquatic divinity. But now, the modern festival is much more different than the old way of celebration. The nocturnal processions of decorated boats are accompanied by other celebrations that make spectators go mesmerized. This is the best time to see Lake Piediluco that treats the eyes of the visitors with boat parades, fireworks and symphonic concerts.
Festivals in Italy are always accompanied by a number of festivals. These events aim to bring together the many realities already existing in Umbria by a well implemented structured program. This festival has been happening for the past 2000 years to emphasize the importance of water. It involves a piano and violin concert by the musicians of the Church of Saint Francis, an open-air jazz concert, and a variety of theatrical performances.
The water festival is accompanied by few cultural shows that explain Italian traditions and importance of historical places. This festival transforms the town into a fascinating stage with a number of shows that include historical postcards and photos show, the history of Piazza, dinner with Blasco and Garcia, an exhibition that boasts the tradition of their fishing, twinning special, Piediluco in bloom and also a time to spend on tasting food with minstrels and storytellers.
The age-old festival and entertainment of Piediluco generates a new kind of energy amongst the visitors and the participants. The entire town is fascinated by its musical shows, competitions, fireworks and exhibitions. Be one of the luckiest people to attend this festival by planning a trip to Italy through PerilloTours.com and following the Italy travel advices.
