The beating, the time of great importance in society 'peasant of the old days it was the moment when the grain, once collected, was measured and was divided between the farmer and the owner.
But also time of celebration and gathering for the 'whole community'.
In Marginone (Altopascio) you want to evoke this ancient festival, ancient agricultural vehicles parade through the village, the parish priest from 'his blessing, and come lunch dishes are served "once", inextricably linked to the flavors of the land.
The day's program
9:30 Positioning of agricultural machinery.
12:00 Parade through the streets of the town.
13:00 Lunch farmer.
15:00 Parade through the streets of the town.
16:00 hours Threshing of wheat and corn.
19:00 Parade of greeting.
FEAST OF BEATING
Altopascio. Loc. Marginone
2016 August 13
9:30 am
free admission
dinner € 13.00