Calendimaggio (Welcome Spring) Assisi, Italy

I had the wonderful opportunity to video this awesome festival. The origins of the festival of Calendimaggio which takes place in Assisi, is the medieval tradition of celebrating the arrival of Spring in early May (Kalende di Maggio) with groups of revellers serenading through the streets of the town. It is a pageant designed to remember the vibrant medieval and Renaissance periods during which the town was at its peak, around 1200-1450 (during the time of St. Francis of Assisi). During the festival, the residents of Assisi dress in medieval clothing and revisit their town's past, complete with neighborhood rivalries and drum corps.

[@fulvia67]

I was very fortunate to attend this festival when I lived in Italy in 1976. For a 18 year old from California, it made some impression. I love Assisi and the surrounding area.
Wonderful people and great food!

[@FRAGIORGIO1]

Great job of giving an idea of the festival. Mention should be made of the crossbow contests at the castle on the top of the hill (spur of Mount Subasio) with a superb view of the city and valley. I was a Franciscan there during the '60s: a marvelous experience!

[@Creissels]

You filmed this beautifully - very atmospheric. We are about to visit Assisi (sadly not in springtime) but this helped give context. Thank you.

[@chiamave]

Evviva il calendimaggio!! Io sfilo da quando avevo due anni, a 14 ho fatto madonna primavera... è una parte di me!!

[@angelucciandrea]

Very good Video!
You took the video of Calendimaggio of Assisi (my city) but I never took it!
Have a great year Mic.
Andrea

[@genslatina]

VIVA L ITALIA !

[@angelucciandrea]

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