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Feasts and events
Aldo Moro Park
There are numerous villas in the area. Villa
Schira-Corneliani, from the 16th/17th century, is
now home to the town library . There is one exceptional
balcony with a baroque wrought iron
railing. It conserves a number of old books, paintings,
period furnishings and documents. Villa Trivulzio
is in the Omate district. The building, from
the early 16th century, was turned into a noble
villa using a design by the architect Giovanni Ruggeri
(early 18th cent.). The current eclectic appearance
is the 19th-century work of the arc hitect
Luigi Majnoni. T he scenic gardens are notable.
The 18th-century Villa d’Adda-Salvaterra has a
baroque imprint, with some Neoclassical touches.
It has some painted ceilings, frescoes and an imposing
fireplace topped by wonderful friezes and
decorations.
A view of Villa Trivulzio and the gardens
Feast of St. Anthony the Abbot:
held in January , in the
Omate district, it ends on
the 17th, which is the feast
of St. Anthony the Abbot,
protector of country life.
Bonfires are lit to symbolically
repel the hardships of
winter and to recall the legend
of the saint stealing embers
from hell to give them
to man, thus protecting
farmhouses from fires. The
bonfire becomes the centre
of dancing, drinking vin brûlé
(wine with spices) and eating
some local delicacies.
Palio degli Asini (Donkey
palio): held on the first Sunday
in June in the Omate
district, it includes a costume
parade, a race for donkeys,
games, shows, a culinary
competition and much
more.
The Feast of the Gallarana :
held on the last weekend in
June, this feast in the park
(on via Offellera) is organised
by residents and sponsored
by the municipality .
There is dancing, with the
option of eating in the park.
The main dish is a mixed fish
dish, although sandwiches,
hamburgers, sausages and
desserts are also available.
Feast of the Melonera: held on
the Fridays and Saturdays
of the first three weeks of
July, this traditional feast in
the Omate district, focuses
on fresh fruit and evenings
of dancing.
Feast of St. Anne : held in the
last week of July, this feast
for the patron saint of the
Oratory of Cascina Morosina
combines religious with
popular music.
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