Carnevale di Santu Lussurgiu

• Location: Santu Lussurgiu, Sardinia, Italy

• Category: True Carnival

• Dates/Time: February (main events during the three days before Ash Wednesday)

• Duration: ~3 days of core celebrations

• Attendance: Thousands of local and regional attendees

• Venue: Streets of the historic town center

• Organizer: Comune di Santu Lussurgiu and local cultural groups

• Established: Ancient equestrian tradition, rooted in pre-Christian and religious practices

• Symbolic or Satirical Content: Medium

• Cultural or Ritual Roots: Yes

• Global or Migrant Influence: Low

Participation Tips

• Participation Type: Participatory (primarily for local riders and supporting community)

• Participation Level (Scale): 4/5

• Requires Costume to Join: Yes, for riders participating in equestrian events; not for spectators

• Family-Friendly: Yes

• LGBTQ+ Inclusive: Yes