It’s the summer and in August many
Italians are looking forward to Ferragosto which starts on August 15th.
It’s known as a two-week vacation period with roots in ancient Rome.
When Emperor Augustus invented the feriae Augusti to mark the end
harvest he also made it a moment that signified a period of
well-deserved rest. Later, during the fascist regime, this time of the
year was used to promote travel within the country, including discounts
on train voyages to see all the beauty that Italy has to offer. Today it
is still a largely celebrated holiday.
In Rome, on the evening of August 15th
(the Feast of the Assumption), the piazze are filled with the
performances of professional dancers for the Gran Ballo di Ferragosto.
Squares throughout the city are enlivened by performances of all walks
of life, from tango to rock, hip-hop, ballroom dancing, and more, with a
giant concert in the Parco Archeologico of Teatro Marcello, as well!
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