Sagra delle Pezzate e Fasciuole

The flavours of Molise shepherding

In Sant'Angelo Limosano, in the inland Molise region, province of Campobasso, the pastoral tradition cuisine is still alive. On August 18th, the village dedicates the Sagra delle Pezzate e Fasciuole to it, which brings two symbolic dishes of the territory to the table: the pezzata, made from sheep meat slowly cooked according to the ancient shepherds' recipe, and the fasciuole, beans prepared in the traditional way.

A late summer celebration

The sagra (traditional festival) is also a moment of welcome for emigrants returning to the village for holidays, an occasion for the community to come together and celebrate summer. Amidst the food stalls and music, the village comes alive with a convivial celebration that showcases the authentic products and flavours of inland Molise.

In the village of Celestino V

Sant'Angelo Limosano, known for being the birthplace of Pope Celestino V, thus completes its festival calendar with a summer gastronomic event. After the religious festival of the hermit pope in spring, the Sagra delle Pezzate e Fasciuole is the popular and convivial face of the village's summer, to be experienced by savouring the traditional pastoral cuisine.