Rocca Grimalda - Piemonte Feel

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Rocca Grimalda (AL)

This town, located on the summit of a rocky spur with its castle and its alleys reminiscent of ancient battles, has kept the characteristic allure of a medieval hamlet. Its Mask Museum houses an original collection of Italian and foreign costumes, but especially dedicates space to the “Lachera”, a local tradition half-way between folklore dance and an expiatory cortege that goes from farmstead to farmstead, weaving through the countryside and the city streets during Carnival. This custom has its root in a supposed popular rebellion against the “jus primae noctis” (droit de seigneur – lord’s right) imposed by the feudal landowners of Rocca in the 13th century. The last Sunday of August is traditionally dedicated to the “Peirbuieira Festival”, a bean and homemade lasagna dish which can be tasted no where else because the exact recipe is a secret kept in Rocca Grimalda.

Info
Piazza Senatore Borgatta - 15078 Rocca Grimalda (Al)
Tel.: +39.0143 873121 - Fax: +39.0143 873494
E-mail: segretario@comuneroccagrimalda.it
www.comuneroccagrimalda.it

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