Every year the local artists’ group holds a painting competition at Ponte a Serraglio called Colori e Sapori – colours and tastes. The grounds of Villa Fiori are set up with easels and tables and artists are invited to paint a view of the village. The artists line the river and some even set up on the river bed. Rosi braved the 40 degree heat to take some photos for me.
a shady spot
children took part as well
on the river bed
Rapunzel's tower features again
my apartment will be in on someone's wall
It wouldn’t be Italy if food was not involved. The hard working team of cooks and servers were there to make sure everyone was well fed.
the sapori part of the day
the workers
Thanks Rosi for keeping me up to date with the happenings in Ponte a Serraglio.
The lovely lady from Villa Rosalena, a great B & B beside the river also wrote about Colori and Sapori on her blog. Take a look for lots more photos. She will show you the winners. http://tuscanyvillarosalena.wordpress.com
Also take a look at Richard Tulloch’s life on the road http://richardtulloch.wordpress.com Richard is staying at Ponte a Serraglio and he is writing about the area. There are some great photos on his current post.
No wonder you miss it. What a wonderful day in the life ot this beautiful village.
By: kirsi sade on July 11, 2011
at 11:15 pm
Sometimes I wish I was there in summer for some of the fun stuff that happens.
By: bagnidilucca on July 11, 2011
at 11:43 pm
So much going on in Bagni di Lucca! It looks like so much fun.
By: Rene on July 11, 2011
at 11:44 pm
These events don’t happen all that often, but they are fun when they do.
By: bagnidilucca on July 12, 2011
at 11:22 am
OMG! Amazing, I have this reoccurring dream, I am sitting in a beautiful place painting, I am looking at ancient buildings, the sun soaking into my skin, it truly is heavenly. This might be the place. Gorgeous!
By: Anna Johnston on July 12, 2011
at 12:12 am
It could be just the place for you.
By: bagnidilucca on July 12, 2011
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All part of La Dolce Vita! Nice to see that your apartment is featured in one of the paintings even if it’s in bold colours.
By: Sandra H on July 12, 2011
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Rosi said our place was actually in a lot of the paintings. We are beside the bridge so I guess it would be a popular subject.
By: bagnidilucca on July 12, 2011
at 5:52 am
This looks great, Debra, and I approve of the bright ‘fauve style’ colours for the apartment and surroundings. Perhaps you could suggest to the commmune di Bagni tht they should paint the bridge purple to match…and then…
Sorry we missed the event, and yes, the chemist’s clock showed 42 deg yesterday, but we still coped. Loving it here!
By: Richard Tulloch on July 12, 2011
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I think the bridge would look excellent in purple. I have not been there for this event – one day.
By: bagnidilucca on July 12, 2011
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Goodness me, is this place enchanted or what? 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on July 12, 2011
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We like it.
By: bagnidilucca on July 12, 2011
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Good art, good food… it is a winner combination. And in response to Lorraine’s comment…yes, definitely, Bagni di Lucca is magic, it casts a spell on you and you have to keep coming back.
By: Mulino Dominillo on July 12, 2011
at 6:36 am
We have had lots of friends stay at our place in Bagni di Lucca and they all seem to love it. Some have been back 3 and 4 times.
By: bagnidilucca on July 12, 2011
at 10:44 am
What a lovely event each year. That would be wonderful being part of that.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on July 12, 2011
at 9:55 am
These events are conducted with a wonderful spirit. You can’t help but be caught up in the fun.
By: bagnidilucca on July 12, 2011
at 10:45 am
That looks like heaps of fun and makes me wish I could paint.
By: Journey Photographic on July 12, 2011
at 12:39 pm
Me too.
By: bagnidilucca on July 12, 2011
at 12:43 pm
Like it! That details make life better… actually, make life.
By: maru on July 12, 2011
at 12:52 pm
It certainly helps to make life more interesting.
By: bagnidilucca on July 13, 2011
at 2:50 am
I would love to take my artistic daughter (8) there one year. She might be too self-conscious, but what a terrific experience!
By: Julie on July 13, 2011
at 9:23 am
Lots of kids take part, she would be fine.
By: bagnidilucca on July 13, 2011
at 9:47 am
What a fantastic celebration of art, there should be more events like this everywhere!
By: sheof108names on July 13, 2011
at 1:49 pm
It’s a lot of fun. Last year our friend Tina bought us a painting of our apartment that someone had done on the day.
By: bagnidilucca on July 13, 2011
at 9:51 pm
Looks lovely. I think I would like it very much there.
By: Two Britts on July 13, 2011
at 6:41 pm
It is a lovely little village.
By: bagnidilucca on July 13, 2011
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