From Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2, 2024, the splendid setting of Malga Col del Vento in Kan Züne, Cesuna di Roana, in Perghele, hosts "The Shepherds' Plateau," a unique event dedicated to the discovery of the ancient pastoral traditions of the Plateau of the Seven Municipalities.
Four days of celebration to get to know sheep and shepherds up close, with a program full of interesting activities (FIND OUT MORE BELOW).
The festival, organized by Malga Col del Vento, offers numerous opportunities to deepen the knowledge of pastoral practices, thanks to meetings and conferences held by experts in the field. Visitors will also be able to participate in sheep shearing workshops, an ancient ritual that is repeated every spring and autumn.
and there will be moments of conviviality with gastronomic tastings of typical products of the Plateau, which include cheeses, cold cuts, the tasty mutton stew and other delicacies prepared in the malga.
On Sunday, June 2, it will also be possible to admire and buy wool artifacts, the result of the shepherds' craftsmanship.
An ideal event for families, nature and tradition enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to live an authentic and engaging experience.
Participation in the festival is free, but reservations are required.
Come and discover the pastoral traditions of the Asiago Plateau Seven Municipalities at Malga Col del Vento and spend four days in the name of nature, culture and gastronomy!
THE PROGRAM OF "THE SHEPHERDS' PLATEAU" AT MALGA COL DEL VENTO
THURSDAY 30 MAY - from 6:30 pm
"Vita Ramenga, i Custodi delle Terre Alte" presentation of the photographic exhibition by Gigi Abriani with Gigi Abriani and Rosa "pastora" of Malga Trentin.
FRIDAY 31 MAY - from 6:30 pm
Presentation of the master's thesis "Along the armentary routes. Grafting and reuse interventions on the steps of men and sheep" "Vittorio and Marina Gregotti" degree award, IUAV, University of Venice, 2023, curated by Giulia Cadore and Barbara Pozza.
SATURDAY 1st JUNE - from 6:30 pm
Presentation of the Sheep-Up Project: "Veneto Sheep Biodiversity: an economic opportunity for Breeders and the Territory" speakers: Antonella Tormen Centro Consorzi Belluno Emilio Pastore Professor of Animal Husbandry University of Padua, Enrico Sturaro Deputy Director of DAFNAE University of Padua.
SUNDAY 2 JUNE - from 10:00 a.m. all day
Typical market with products born from the artisanal processing of wool.
EVERY DAY (from May 30th to June 2nd) - from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Sheep Shearing Workshop
- Typical dishes of the Seven Municipalities and traditional shepherds' specialties
- Exhibition of the four Veneto sheep breeds, the Foza, the Brogna, the Lamon and the Alpagota.
For further information and reservations, please contact Malga Col del Vento by clicking on the green button below:
