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Tradition and gastronomy mark the opening of the Italian Festival of Jundiaí

Jundiaí's Italian Festival begins this Saturday (17), with mass and dinner at Colônia. The program continues until June 15.

Typical dishes such as fried polenta, pasta and sweets are highlights of the program | Photo: Disclosure
Typical dishes such as fried polenta, pasta and sweets are highlights of the program | Photo: Disclosure

The 37th edition of the traditional Italian Festival in the Colônia neighborhood, in Jundiaí (SP), begins this Saturday, May 17, at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. With support from Jundiaí City Hall, the event runs until June 15 and is expected to attract thousands of visitors.

On this first Saturday, the event will only take place in the church's parish hall. From the 24th onwards, the festival will also take place at Praça José Orlandi, with activities taking place on the weekends.

Opening with Faith and Music

The party will open with a mass at 18 pm, followed by a typical Italian dinner at 20 pm in the parish hall. Tickets are on sale by calling (11) 96687-8541 and (11) 4584-1406.

The night will feature performances by the group Happy Italy e The Brazilian Tenors, which promise to take the public on a musical journey through Italian culture.

Gastronomy and news

From May 24th to June 15th, Praça José Orlandi will be the stage for the main program, on Saturdays from 18pm to 22pm and Sundays from 11am to 16pm.

The public will be able to taste dishes such as lasagna, risotto, fried polenta, focaccia, gnocchi, breaded chicken, traditional sweets and crustuli — a fried dessert typical of Calabria.

Among this year's new products is the Italian mortadella sandwich, inspired by the famous sandwich from the Municipal Market of São Paulo.

Service

Opening Mass and Dinner
Date: May 17th
Schedule: Mass at 18pm | Dinner at 20pm
Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish – Humberto Primo Street, 103, Colônia, Jundiaí (SP)

Party at José Orlandi Square
Dates: May 24th to June 15th
Opening hours: Saturdays – 18pm to 22pm | Sundays – 11am to 16pm

More information: www.festaitalianadejundiai.com.br

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