Enlarge the poster ↗WHEN THE DEAD SPOKE Dead, Omens, Ghosts and Ancient Beliefs of the Tarantino Tradition
QUANDO I MORTI PARLAVANO Morti, presagi, fantasmi e antiche credenze della tradizione tarantina
- Sat 31 October 2026
- Ufficio di Accoglienza Turistica Taranto Info Point, Taranto (TA)
Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
Taranto celebrates Halloween night with an immersion into the ancient beliefs and stories of local tradition. The event offers a journey through Tarantino folklore dedicated to the dead, omens, and ghostly figures that have populated the city’s collective imagination in the past. Through theater, storytelling, and music, the audience will discover the tales and beliefs that characterized Taranto’s popular culture, offering a fascinating perspective on how the dead were represented and remembered. An opportunity to rediscover the cultural heritage and traditions that have marked the history of the Tarantino community.
Original text in Italian
Taranto celebra la notte di Halloween con un'immersione nelle antiche credenze e storie della tradizione locale. L'evento propone un viaggio attraverso il folclore tarantino dedicato ai morti, ai presagi e alle figure spettrali che hanno popolato l'immaginario collettivo della città nel passato. Tra teatro, narrazione e musica, il pubblico scoprirà i racconti e le credenze che caratterizzavano la cultura popolare di Taranto, offrendo una prospettiva affascinante su come i morti venivano rappresentati e ricordati. Un'occasione per riscoprire il patrimonio culturale e le tradizioni che hanno segnato la storia della comunità tarantina.
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