Correva l'anno 1678

**Fasano** hosts the grand baroque festival “**Correva l'anno 1678**”

On Sunday, **June 1, 2025**, in the historic center of Fasano (BR), starting from 7:30 PM, the baroque festival will take place. This event will offer numerous activities and shows suitable for all ages and even international visitors.

The festival will open at 7:30 PM with a **historical parade** and an inauguration ceremony, continuing with activities and games until 10:30 PM, and concluding with a **DJ set** in Piazza Mercato Vecchio.

The event will feature **oriental dances and fire shows** curated by the group “Menti Ardenti”, performances of **traditional music** by the groups “I Canti del Faso” and “Impronte di Puglia”, and the original itinerant **theatrical show** “Il riscatto,” which recounts through various media the prelude to the historical battle of June 2, 1678. The performance is also suitable for international audiences, and reservations are recommended: [Reservation Link](https://forms.gle/Em5pWhKrR3Z1ctoD7)

For children, there will be fun activities such as **archery** in Piazza Ciaia, the **Educational Farm** at Arco del Balì, and **Old-time Games**.

The historic center will also be animated by ancient arts and crafts curated by the association “Presepe Vivente di Pezze di Greco”; juggling, balancing acts, and games by “Gruppo Sbandieratori Rione Castello”; drum and clarion performances by the group “Plumis Albis”, and many other surprises.

There will be **food and beverage** offered by local restaurants and venues, with vegan and gluten-free options available.

The event is organized by the “Comitato Giugno Fasanese – La Scamiciata,” in collaboration with “I Canti del Faso” and “Menti Ardenti,” and kicks off the series of events within the “La Scamiciata” historical reenactment framework.

“This grand baroque festival,” declares Lucio Legrottaglie, president of the Comitato Giugno Fasanese, “is born thanks to the profound collaboration among local associations. We aim to embrace new ways of representing our history, such as the brand-new theatrical performance written specifically for this occasion, and we aim to engage children and young people with the history of our community through activities designed for them, such as games and the DJ set. We are also focusing on environmental respect by using recycled materials for the setups and offering vegan options in the menu stands. We look forward to welcoming many of you; it will be a night of festivity and history for the entire community.”

The event is free and open to the public, with updates available on social media pages and the La Scamiciata website. Reservations for the theatrical performance are recommended.

Contacts:
Email: info@lascamiciata.it
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Theatrical performance reservation “Il Riscatto”: [Reservation Link](https://forms.gle/Em5pWhKrR3Z1ctoD7)
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