Casamassima

"Pentolaccia Casamassimese" is the main event to attend during Carnival in the town and among the most important ones in the neighborhood. In 1977, during Carnival, there was the introduction of the first "Pentolaccia", in English called "piñata", a pot made of earthenware, hanging from a crane, which contains sweets and other objects loved by children. From that time on, a group of local artists started the first association with the purpose of building carnival floats and creations out of paper mache.
The "Pentolaccia" started being renowned at a regional level thanks to parades of carnival floats, dance exhibitions, masked groups and special guests during first weekend of Lent. This tradition, in 2012, has been awarded the High Patronage of the President of the Republic and since 2016 it's a component of the Ancient Carnivals of the Ministry of culture. It consists in a parade of paper mache carnival floats and masked groups, dance and singing performances, traditional parties in the dance halls and various types of entertainment.

"Balcone Fiorito" it's a compound of different experiences in a multisensorial way, taking place in the ancient town, which includes art expositions of painting and photographs, gigs, public lectures and flea markets: the aim is to promote and enhance the place's characteristic traits, hand-made manufacts and art.

This event lasts one evening and it is organized during "Balcone Fiorito" festival, in the old town. The name recalls the distinctive sky-blue colour of the old town. It consists of a fancy and chic dinner, attended with blue clothes and enriched by blue plates and tablecloths.

An original and dream-like series of Christmas events, always drawing inspiration from the sky-blue motif.

Over 400 participants commemorate the restitution of the feud of Casamassima by Conrad IV, son and heir of the great Emperor Frederick II of Swabia. The event is organized every year for the re-enactment of a historical episode of April 1252 focused on Conrad IV and documented by an original parchment preserved in the historical archive of Bari's library.