Tra masche e diaulot

A day between legend and reality in Varisella

In the heart of the Valli di Lanzo, just a few kilometers from Turin, the small town of Varisella (Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont) opens its streets and squares for "Tra masche e diaulot", a day that weaves together memory, folklore, and taste. The event's title captures two souls of the village: the masche, enigmatic female figures from Piedmontese folk tradition who are part witch and part healer, and the diaulot ("little devils"), the historical nickname by which the people of Varisella have always been known.

Ancient crafts, traditions, and flavors

The event aims to revive the atmosphere of times past: the ancient crafts of the valleys, folk traditions passed down through generations, artisanal knowledge, and the genuine flavors of mountain cuisine. It is an opportunity to rediscover the identity of a mountain village and interpret the landscape through its legends, in a continuous dialogue between history and storytelling.

Part of the Festival dei Saperi of the Valli di Lanzo

"Tra masche e diaulot" is not an isolated event; it is part of the Festival dei Saperi, a widespread cultural project promoted by the Unione Montana di Comuni delle Valli di Lanzo, Ceronda e Casternone. Launched in May 2026, the Festival connects fifteen municipalities in the area with fifteen distinct appointments from May to September, all sharing a common thread: to enhance the tangible and intangible heritage of the valleys by connecting local experiences, knowledge, and peculiarities. The project's logo features an open book, a symbol of knowledge that does not remain closed but circulates among the communities.

A territory that tells its own story

Alongside Varisella, the Festival network includes Lanzo Torinese, Germagnano, Coassolo Torinese, Traves, Balangero, Cantoira, and Corio, among others, each with its own themed event. The calendar is promoted through an integrated communication strategy in collaboration with Visit Piemonte, which brings the valley events to the region's tourism and social media channels.