Sagra del Lanternin

A festival to bid farewell to summer

In the hamlet of Lucino, in Rodano (Metropolitan City of Milan, Lombardy), the Sagra del Lanternin annually marks the transition between summer and autumn, on the eve of the new school year. It's a popular festival in the fullest sense: born from the commitment of many parish volunteers who animate the oratory space to offer the community some evenings of good food and fun.

Flavours of tradition

Like its summer counterpart, the Lanternin also focuses on the cuisine of Lombard peasant tradition. The signature dish is donkey stew with polenta, a recipe from the Bassa region rooted in the agricultural economy of the past, when donkey meat was a precious resource for poor kitchens. The parish space has about 250 seats, and the restaurant opens every evening at 7:00 PM.

Dancing, prizes, and crêpes

After dinner, the party continues: from 9:00 PM, a dancing evening with an orchestra entertains the guests, while the prize wheel and crêpes complete the program. It's the typical atmosphere of village festivals in the Milan area, where you dine among neighbours and then dance, in a convivial spirit that unites generations.

An event for Lucino and Rodano

The Sagra del Lanternin is much more than a gastronomic event: it's a gathering moment for the community of Lucino and Rodano, and an opportunity for those coming from Milan to discover an authentic corner of the Lombard countryside and its culinary traditions.