Ri Ciarull Carnival
The traditional carnival of Castellone di Bojano, in the heart of Matese
About Ri Ciarull
The carnival of Castellone di Bojano
In the heart of the Matese Massif, in Castellone di Bojano — a hamlet of the municipality of Bojano, in the province of Campobasso — the Ri Ciarull Carnival is a deeply rooted popular tradition. The name itself refers to the local dialect and the community's identity.
Floats, masks, and tradition
For an afternoon, the village transforms into an open-air stage: floats, masks, and folklore parade through the streets, in an atmosphere of joy that involves families, children, and visitors. The event is promoted by the volunteers of the Santa Maria della Libera Aps socio-cultural Association, the same organization that enlivens the festive life of the hamlet.
A community celebration
More than just a parade, Ri Ciarull is a gathering moment for Castellone di Bojano and the entire Matese territory: an opportunity to rediscover traditional masks and to experience the celebration together, in the wake of a Carnival that remains firmly linked to its rural and village roots.
Ri Ciarull — edition 2026
The Carnevale Ri Ciarull 2026 took place on Sunday, February 15, in Castellone di Bojano. The hamlet, in the heart of Matese, experienced an afternoon of celebration with floats, masks, and traditional folklore, promoted by the volunteers of the Santa Maria della Libera Aps socio-cultural Association. All the prerequisites, as announced by the organizers, to have fun with joy.
Programme Ri Ciarull 2026
Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Carnival afternoon in Castellone di Bojano
- Parade of floats and masks through the village streets
- Entertainment, music, and folklore of the Matese tradition
Detailed times and parade route to be communicated locally by the Santa Maria della Libera Aps Association.
Highlights Ri Ciarull 2026
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Practical information — Ri Ciarull
How to get there
Castellone di Bojano is a hamlet of Bojano, reachable by car from the SS17. Bojano is served by the train station on the Campobasso–Isernia line.
Admission
Free admission event.
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