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Back the party of the sheep of Foza-27 August 2017

Sunday 27/8/2017
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Pecora di fozaFEAST OF THE SHEEP FOZA

Foza, Altopiano dei Sette Comuni, 27 August 2017


Foza, back on the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni wool work day, scheduled for Sunday, August 27, as part of the Feast of the sheep Foza.
The initiative is promoted by the community and the administration of the country, which is in "sheep bred Foza" an authentic uniqueness and in shepherding a pillar of its ancient history.
It was the shepherds of Foza in select a breed of sheep from wool rich and valuable, fit more than any other to weaving and therefore much sought after by woolen mills of the plan. The breed was named as the inhabitants of the village called "fodati". Foza-bred sheep has been at the Centre of economic and social development of the whole Altopiano dei Sette Comuni and for this several times mentioned in his books by Mario Rigoni Stern.

Pastoral activity-exerted by much of the population already in 1300 and waned only in the last century--was so important to be immortalized in the emblem of the municipality and is now celebrated in a section of the local museum dedicated to the life of the shepherds and the characteristics of indigenous sheep.

Pastoralism, though endangered, is strongly linked to the territory and now a collective effort, backed by a precise plan of the Veneto region, aims to save from extinction the last remaining sheep. Some leaders will be present and will become the protagonists of shearing

Tradizioni Festa della pecora di Foza

This year the shepherds, sheep, and locals are represented on special flags along the road that goes up to the Church. It's a welcome to the guests and a tribute to the hardworking people of this ancient community. A tribute that gives his sheep for five years Foza. On this occasion the country mobilizes: along the streets of downtown storefronts and Windows showing decked out with themed motifs, restaurateurs prepare special menus, women recover antique tools and begin again the work of ancestral memory wool for demonstration in the square, the girls practice cabal old folk dance, shepherds come down from the mountain pastures with their products.  During the party since morning there will be in the square the ancient crafts. You can see it in action wood carvers, basket makers, weavers of chairs, manufacturers of bags and straw hats, mattress makers, the accordion player: many workers who, in costume, will bring scenes from the life of a time long gone. Throughout the day will work on arts and crafts market and the agribusiness sector-biological food, garments made with natural fibers, body care products, hand-crafted wooden furniture accessories and more.

From 15.30 wool work for domestic use will be performed by men and women in costume, with the ancient tools which will come out from the Museum.
The shearing of sheep wool washing, carding will follow: with the old cardi, spinning with rocca, melted and foot flyer, to Hanks and unbatching with and without the use of tools, using vegetable dye, knitting, weaving, felting, padded mattresses. Each work described in a simple and efficient way.

Tradizioni - La Festa della Pecora di Foza For a day and adults can become weavers. Working on four-heddle frames will have the opportunity to weave a small cloth to take home as a souvenir. At the Museum you can see a live chassis of 1700, perfectly preserved and running and participate in guided tours.
In the afternoon are provided for "games" for children, next to the "mèa", the traditional accumulation of Hay built in the square and clearly visible next to the old tools of haymaking. Will, you know how to take a dip in our past.
The party, which began quietly five years ago has demonstrated the ability to recall a lot of people who come from far away. Most are interested in the sheep saved from extinction and recovery is driven by the desire to see and experience the work that the grandmothers were running and that progress has swept rapidly away. The country warns that interest in its own peculiarity and it prides itself on. The inhabitants are reclaiming their history. Sheep farming, which was considered a legacy of sad times, is becoming a source of pride and identity element of this small community.
The Festival will conclude with the award ceremony featured the sheep's ' followed by the cutting of the Hay of mèa and transport in the stables, while the sound of the hurdy-gurdy will brighten.
A truly unique and exciting experience for young and old, who will have the impression to make a journey through time.


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