'Mbrà doij terr (Between Two Lands)

A festival born between two lands

'Mbrà doij terr — in Italian Fra Due Terre — is the festival that brings the historic center of Troia to life, a small town in the Monti Dauni area of the Foggia province, in Puglia. The name, in the local Troian dialect, evokes the ancient bond between the two first settlements that gave rise to the village: the two lands that extended around the churches of San Basilio Magno and San Vincenzo. Founded in 1019 by the Byzantine Catapan Basilio Boioannes, Troia preserves its most remote memories in these alleys, and the festival was created precisely to showcase the historic center in its entirety.

An itinerary in the ancient heart

The event's route winds along Corso Umberto I, ideally connecting the church of San Basilio Magno to that of San Vincenzo: a path that unites the two original nuclei and transforms the oldest districts of Troia into an immersive journey through history, flavors, and entertainment. The streets and squares of the village are filled with stalls, exhibitions, and performers, restoring the atmosphere of a community gathering around its roots.

What to experience along the route

• Theatrical tour (usually at 6:00 PM): an animated storytelling of local history, conducted in an entertaining way through the streets of the center.
• Food and wine stalls with typical products of the Daunian territory and traditional Troian cuisine.
• Wandering music, flag-wavers, and stilt walkers animating the alleys.
• Photographic and art exhibitions and displays from the Museum of Peasant Civilization.
• Literary salon with readings of Troian dialect poetry organized by the Pro Loco.

The Soldo Troiano

A characteristic element of the festival is the Soldo Troiano, the local currency used to make purchases at the food stalls along the route. Visitors exchange euros for 'soldi' (at a one-to-one rate) at booths set up in central locations such as Palazzo D'Avalos, the tourist office, and Piazza San Marco di Ecana; unused coins can be converted back at the end of the evening. A simple and evocative way to immerse yourself in the village atmosphere.

Troia and the Monti Dauni

The festival is part of the Troian Summer program, which accompanies the town from July to September with dozens of cultural and traditional events. Visiting Troia also means discovering its famous Romanesque Cathedral with its splendid eleven-spoke rose window, a jewel of the Monti Dauni. 'Mbrà doij terr is the ideal opportunity to combine the discovery of artistic heritage with the taste of local products and the warmth of an authentic popular festival.