Sorgono

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Sorgono
coat of arms
Sorgono (Italy)
Sorgono
Country Italy
region Sardinia
province Nuoro  (NU)
Local name Sòrgunu
Coordinates 40 ° 2 ′  N , 9 ° 6 ′  E Coordinates: 40 ° 2 ′ 0 ″  N , 9 ° 6 ′ 0 ″  E
height 700  m slm
surface 56.19 km²
Residents 1,605 (Dec. 31, 2019)
Population density 29 inhabitants / km²
Post Code 08038
prefix 0784
ISTAT number 091086

Sorgono is a place in the province of Nuoro in the Italian region of Sardinia with 1605 inhabitants (as of December 31, 2019).

Sorgono is 68 km southwest of Nuoro and is the end point of the narrow-gauge Isili – Sorgono railway line , which is used by Trenino Verde in the summer months . Nearby are the Nuraghe Lò and rows of stones and menhirs of Biru e 'Concas . The rural pilgrimage church of San Mauro in the Gothic- Aragonese style and the Protonuraghe Talei are seven kilometers away from Sorgono on the slopes of Monte Lisai.

The sagra

The sagra of San Mauro is the most important in Sorgono. The festival, always celebrated on the last Sunday in May, was postponed from 2005 to the first week in September.

The Palio de San Mauro is one of the events of the festival . A track and arena for horse racing were built at the foot of the hill dominated by the church. Sardinian chants and dances in the village square, tasting of the local agricultural products, buying handicraft products (glass, leather, ceramics) and exhibitions about the pilgrimage church and the old traditions are part of it.

In the first half of the 20th century, the festival was divided into three parts:

  • In January, the festival “San Mauro die dolori” (San Mauro of Sorrows) was celebrated. This festival was dedicated to those suffering from rheumatism.
  • The day after Easter Monday “San Mauro dei fiori” (flowers) was celebrated
  • At the end of May, “San Mauro Prospero” was celebrated, a festival of thanks for the farmers in the village.

Until the middle of the 20th century, the festival of San Mauro lasted nine days. On this occasion three days were devoted to a market for cattle, horses and sheep that attracted breeders from all over the island.

The neighboring communities are Atzara , Austis , Belvì , Neoneli ( OR ), Ortueri , Samugheo ( OR ), Tiana and Tonara .

Traditional costume

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Statistiche demografiche ISTAT. Monthly population statistics of the Istituto Nazionale di Statistica , as of December 31 of 2019.

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