Grape festival9/3/2023 ![]() The second edition of the festival was held the following year, in 1937. In other words, they were all celebrating grapes and wine. More than 12 grape harvest floats took part in the parade, as well as an equal number of marching bands, all linked to the theme of the grape harvest. A single stall selling Bacchus’ nectar was set up in Piazza Garibaldi by the ‘Dopolavoro’ of Boca. The ‘first edition’ was extremely successful, with the participation of the whole of Borgomanero and many neighbouring towns, which also had renowned vineyards. This is what Gianni Colombo writes in his ‘History of Borgomanero’, although the author does not deny the existence of a precedent, which he sets aside by arguing that … ‘it was not really possible to mistake for a ‘grape festival’ that cart, that came down from Santa Cristina with two pack baskets and half a dozen beautiful grape pickers in 1935’. The aim was to glorify the hard work of wine-growers and enhance the value of their product.Īccording to history, the first real ‘Grape Festival’ took place in September 1936 and had no precedent whatsoever. The Ministry of Agriculture suggested a grape harvest festival to the ‘Dopolavori Comunali’ (Municipal recreational organizations) in 1930, at the dawn of Fascism, which had been in power since 1922. ![]() Fashion, as well as traditions, have been the target and topic to motivate and inspire the manufacturers. It has become a tradition, handed down from generation to generation it has become a testimony to values that have defied time, confirming the human qualities and attachment to their land of the people of Borgomanero.Īfter so many years, it can be said that the main theme of the ‘September’ event in our town has always been the celebration of the grape harvest and its products, even if, following the chronicle and history, the ‘floats’ have been a way of living Italian and international current events.Įven politicians have passed through the mockery of the Sagra floats.
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