Bevagna - The Gaite market. Trip to Umbria, Italy

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The market of the Gaite 2007 or Guaite is an evocation of daily life in the Middle Ages that draws inspiration from the ancient division of Bevagna in four districts.

Along the roads and most enchanting corners of the city, the population engages in organizing workshops, that of typical markets and taverns, where you can taste dishes prepared according to the ancient Umbrian recipes.
The party is enriched, moreover, shows, concerts, exhibitions and conferences, along with the archery contest, gladden the already very lively evenings. Inspired by the practices described in ancient medieval documents, Bevagna repeats the same intense atmosphere of the craft activities with sounds and gestures since forgotten today. In small shops canapai, potters, dyers and, skillful master craftsmen carry exclusive items using the arts and techniques of the Middle Ages.
The main square in its beautiful simplicity, is the most appropriate scenario for the Mercato delle Gaite and frame the most representative moments as the opening ceremony and closing, and the competitions between districts and on this stage, modern Bevagna blends with medieval Bevagna, and its inhabitants abandoned their clothes daily, for once, wear fabrics and textiles of nobles and commoners, lawyers and artisans reviving the traditional business of their ancestors. The market of the Gaite, though born recently, has now taken a well-defined features, and the willingness of leaders to focus on the evocation and entertainment, while maintaining the highest historical accuracy, this event is today one of the most prominent proposals in 'context of similar existing expressions

Period
From 10 to June 24, 2007
Frequency
Annual
Address
Piazza Silvestri