Saint Maurice Festival - Alpini Gathering

The Gathering of the 'Penne Nere'

The Saint Maurice Festival is the traditional gathering of the Alpini from the Porlezza area, a municipality overlooking Lake Lugano (Ceresio) in the province of Como. The event is held on the Sunday following September 22nd at the evocative Romanesque church of San Maurizio, located at the foot of Monte Calbiga, in an isolated and panoramic position.

Between Faith and Alpini Memory

The day begins with mass celebrated in the Romanesque church, the central moment of a festival that intertwines devotion to the saint with the memory and values of the Alpini corps. Alpini songs accompany the celebration, evoking the tradition of the 'penne nere' and their connection to the mountains and the territory.

Conviviality at the Foot of Calbiga

After the religious part, the festival continues with musical entertainment and gastronomic tastings, in a convivial atmosphere that brings together Alpini, families, and visitors. The natural setting, at the foot of Monte Calbiga, with the Romanesque church as a backdrop, makes the gathering a unique experience, immersed in the landscape of the Porlezza area.

A Local Tradition

The Saint Maurice Festival testifies to the strong roots of the Alpini corps in the culture of the Lombard valleys and lakes. For visitors to Lake Lugano at the end of September, it is an opportunity to discover an authentic and heartfelt tradition, in a place of great historical and scenic value in the province of Como.