Castagna d'Oro International Folklore Festival

A bridge between cultures in Susa

The Castagna d'Oro International Folklore Festival is one of the most enduring and cherished events in Susa, located in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont. Each year, the festival draws folk groups from different continents, who bring their unique dances, songs, and traditional attire to the Susa Valley, transforming the city into a vibrant crossroads of global folk culture.

The spectacle in Piazza della Repubblica

The heart of the festival is the grand evening performance held in Piazza della Repubblica, in the historic center of Susa. On stage, guest groups take turns performing: high-energy dances, tribal rhythms, elegant choreography, and traditional dress tell the story of each participating country's identity. In recent years, the city has welcomed troupes from Colombia, Kenya, Slovakia, Mexico, Paraguay, Russia, Serbia, and Taiwan, reflecting the event's truly international spirit.

A tradition by Pro Susa

The event is organized by the Associazione Pro Susa APS, a historic local Pro Loco association affiliated with UNPLI, which has been promoting Susa and its territory for over sixty years. The local Folkloristic Group was also founded by Pro Susa in 1957; its dancers and musicians share Piedmontese traditions and act as hosts during the festival. The "Castagna d'Oro" (Golden Chestnut) is the symbol that gives the festival its name, highlighting the deep connection between the Susa Valley and its chestnut forests.

An event for the entire Valley

As part of the Susa municipal summer calendar, the "Castagna d'Oro" is more than just a show: it is an opportunity for meeting, exchange, and celebration that involves the entire lower Susa Valley community. Admission to the evening performances is free, and the setting of the historic center, at the foot of the Alps and just steps from the city's Roman monuments, makes the experience even more evocative.