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The night of Saint Lorenzo

Saint Lorenzo is celebrated in Paggese on the Saturday closest to 10th August, when there is a historical commemoration and banquet. Paggese, Pagus for the ancients, is a village of thousands of years of history which presents itself almost intact to the visitor in its medieval and Renaissance forms. Visiting the village, you can admire splendid examples of architecture, small squares and picturesque panoramic views from which you can admire the surrounding villages and nearby Castel di Luco. Remarkable are the inscriptions cut into the lintels of doors and windows in travertine, which carry mottos and proverbial sayings in Latin and the vulgar. In this charming scenario, the Saturday closest to 10^th August sees the historic procession set off from Castel di Luco and reach Paggese along the old road of the "Fonte Vecchia" and the narrow streets of the village; the large square hosts the show of flag-throwers to the sound of drums and bugles and as evening falls, the abundant dinner set out in the many charming areas of the village draws to a close. In the squares and wineries, musicians, clowns and singers create a happy, vibrant atmosphere as people wait for the grand show to reach its conclusion.