CARNIVAL IN SARDINIA>BARBAGIA OF OLLOLAI 

CARNIVAL IN THE BARBAGIA OF OLLOLAI

S’urthu and Narcisu in Fonni, Zizzarone in Gavoi and Don Conte in Ovodda are metaphors for carnivals which still maintain ancient traditions while being open to modern influences.

• THE MASKS 
   scary Urthu and Narcisu, joyous Zizzarrone and the mocking Don Conte
• THE SCENE  
   what takes place during Carnivla in the Barbagia of Ollolai
• ORIGINS AND MEANINGS  
  myth and tradition 
• POINTS OF INTEREST 

by Salvatore Corrias