2011 Long Weekend of December 8th in Umbria – Bella Umbria suggests...

The December 8th is the day dedicated to the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. But also a time of holidays. Of events. A "taste" of Christmas. Do you plan to visit us in Umbria for the 2011 Long Weekend of December 8th? We of BellaUmbria.net will give you a selection of the best events taking place in our country, without forgetting our Events Offers of Hotels, Agritourisms and B&Bs!


No more chatting, there are several irons in the fire.

Let's start with music and theatre.

In Paciano (PG), Trasimeno Lake, December 8th, 2011 is the time of the preview of 2011-2012 Umbria Gospel Festival: Soul Christmas. From 21:30 at the Santa Maria Assunta church, free admission, will perform the Soul of Gospel Revue feat. Quiet Place, directed by singer, teacher and lecturer in Gospel native of Pennsylvania Knagui.

In Gubbio (PG) comes back for the 13th year the Concerto sotto l'Albero (Concert under the Christmas Tree). From the 19:30 of Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at the Church of San Domenico will be performing "The Russian Chamber Philharmonic St. Petersburg", directed by Juri Gilbo with Alexander Hrustevich.

On November 9th and 10th, 2011, on the occasion of the centenary of his birth, Spoleto (PG) will host "Omaggio a Gian Carlo Menotti" ("Homage to Gian Carlo Menotti") with the last appointment of the 2011 Piano Festival of Spoleto, 15th edition. In the two days will be performed the Master's operetta dedicated to children: "Chip and his dog" (Chip e il suo cane). Beginning at 21:00, Caio Melisso theatre.

Let's move on food and wine.

In Orvieto (TR), after the "zero" edition of last year, arrives OFF #1, 2011 Orvieto Food Festival: Orvieto nutre la mente (Orvieto nourishes the mind) . 4 days, from December 8th to 11th, where both body and mind will get their satisfaction from the pleasures of good food & wine and excellent guests.

In Spello (PG) with "The Gold of Spello and 50th feast of Olive and festival of bruschetta" and in Spoleto (PG) with "Open House at the Oil Mills in Spoleto" there will be from December 8th to December 11th, 2011, the last two appointments of the 2011 edition of Frantoi Aperti.

In Narni (TR) on December 10th and 11th is time for ROCCA DI LUCE - La festa della luce, il Natale Medievale, nella suggestiva cornice della Rocca Albornoziana (ROCCA OF LIGHT - The festival of light, Medieval Christmas, in the picturesque setting of the Rocca Albornoz (pdf 102 kb). Gastronomy, juggling, games with prizes, live chess, impromptu concerts and a Paint-Off . Everything in the picturesque Rocca Albornoz of Narni. And on December 10th at 20:00 hours, Medieval Banquet in honor of Saturn.

The Christmas "hangs", and maybe you have no idea of what presents to make. Is that right? Then the next three events are for you.

At Umbriafiere, Bastia Umbra (PG), returns, from December 3rd to 11th, 2011 Expo Regalo - Mostra Mercato Nazionale del Regalo, 28a edizione (2011 Gift Expo - 28th National Market Exhibition of the Gift).Five new themed halls: Ecoshop; Hobbyland, Food & Kitchen, Home & Art, Fashion & Luxury.

In Pascelupo (PG), in the Regional Park of Monte Cucco, arriving on December 10th and 11th, 2011 (but already on 8th and 9th "prepares" and eat) "I Mercatini di Natale nel Cuore del Parco" (The Christmas Markets in the Heart of the Park) (pdf 99 kb). Much attention to elementary school children: if they bring a drawing or a collage of Christmas, they will receive a gift (while supplies last); can take a horseback ride (accompanied by their parents).

From December 7th to 11th, 2011 in Massa Martana (PG) Mercatino Natalizio di Massa Martana (Christmas Market of Massa Martana )(jpg 932 kb). Ceramic and olive wood crafts products, hobby (embroidery, crochet, decoupage, decorated), knitwear and handmade jewelry, works of local painters and sculptors, wooden toys, Christmas decorations and typical gastronomic products. But also music to the streets of the borgo, juggling, clowning and pipers shows. In addition, the children will be able to deliver the letters to Santa Claus!


Do not believe that there are good reasons to visit Umbria? Take a look to BellaUmbria.net Events Offers section, and you will find all the solutions for your successful stay in Umbria on the 2011 Long Weekend of December 8th.

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