Traditional festivals and rituals are characteristic of an Italy that wants to keep alive those customs handed down for centuries, proudly re-proposing them every year, involving the local population and attracting tourists. The city of Sassari, with its March of Candelieri, is the perfect example of how important and shared the feeling of authenticity is in Sardinian culture.

The Faradda of Sassari is five centuries old and does not show it: it attracts thousands of visitors every year and its charm captivates every person who attends the event. It is part of the Network of Great Italian Shoulder Machines and has been included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 20213.