Pre-Christian Festivals of Sardinia, 2020

A brief "teaser" for a new series made during Carnaval in Sardinia, these few initial photographs are from Lula and Gavoi. SOS BATTILEDDOS OF LULA, a Pagan propitiation rite that honors Dionysus, is a profound and often violent festival with a sacrificial victim, whips and blackface. But the idea is to appease the gods and ensure a good year. I've also included a few images from the"Sortilla 'e Tumbarinos" in Gavoi, which is a spring celebration with music and dance. I will be adding more!