Archive for July 30th, 2010

Cassino is famous in Italy and also abroad for its monuments, for its wonderful landscapes and for the nearby Abbey of Montecassino, which attracts many pilgrims throughout the year. Although you can visit Cassino in all seasons and be always sure to enjoy an unforgettable holiday, the best season to visit it is probably summer. In summer, indeed, you can make long walks in the city and in its surroundings, and planning also some excursions in the nearby cities and villages. Certainly you can do that also in other seasons, but in summer there is something special in the air of Cassino. And this is due not only to the beauty of the nature and of the city itself, which with the light of summer sun gains something more, but also to the many events that take place in Cassino in summer.

Visiting Cassino in summer means taking part in many different events, fit for all ages and tastes. Visitors are really spoilt for choice: you can choose among religious, cultural, music and folkloristic events, which are held throughout summer. The main events of June are religious feasts: the Feast of St Anthony, the Feast of St John the Baptist and the Feast of St Peter and St Paul. The Feast of Saint Anthony is held on the 13th of June, the day consecrated to the saint of Padua since 1232, but celebrations start some days before and include many events: pilgrims and believers never miss the mass and the procession, but also all the other people who are in Cassino in those days like to take part in these events and enjoy the wonderful fireworks and the performances of music bands. The celebrations in honour of St John the Baptist are held on the 24th of June, and remind us of the dedication of the Abbey of Montecassino to the saint. On the 29th of June the city celebrates the saints Peter and Paul. Saint Peter was very important for the city, and according to the legend it was the first person to spread the word of the gospel in Cassino. Another important religious feast that takes place in Cassino in summer is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary (on the 14th – 15th of August). Do not miss the crowning of the Virgin Mary on the 14th of August, when the statues of the Virgin and of Child Jesus are brought in procession. After the procession, the Abbot crowns the statue of the Virgin.

In addition to these important, religious events, the city in summer offers much more: if you love music, especially if you have a passion for Jazz, you cannot miss Cassino Jazz, which is part of Atina Jazz, one of the most important Jazz festivals in Italy, which is hold in a nearby city (Atina). During the festival (July-August) you can enjoy the performances of important jazz musicians and of emerging talents as well. Another important event that has taken place in Cassino for years is “Cassino Multietnica” (Multiethnic Cassino), an event that mixes music, theatre, movies, dance, folklore, literature, photography, food and wine, and which is meant to give voice to multiethnic cultures.

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This article was written by Francesca Tessarollo with support from Cassino on line. For more information please visit Monte Cassino cross or Cassino 1944
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For the larger family, for longer trips away from home, or for those who like to take guests along on their camping holidays, we at Outdoor World Direct recommend a tent from Vango’s more luxurious Premium range, such as the Vango Monte Verde 900. While having a large number of people sharing one tent could be claustrophobic there is no chance of this happening in this light and airy tunnel-style tent. The inner has plenty of head room for adults and windows are present in all the living areas, which can also be covered when privacy is required. Stuffiness should not be a problem as a ventilation system has been incorporated into the tent by the addition of mesh panels along with vents which, while allowing air to flow, are also designed to be protected from the weather.

The use of flame retardant materials and strong steel poles means that the whole family can feel safe inside this roomy and thoughtfully-designed tent. While pitching larger tents can take practice, the Vango Monte Verde 900 has been designed to be put up in under an hour, with colour coding on the poles and flysheet-first pitching, ensuring that the inner stays dry even if a shower greets the family’s arrival at the campsite.

The whole tent is fitted with sewn-in groundsheets, helping to keep the inner warm in cooler weather and adding a feeling of cosiness. For extra snugness a carpet is available, and we offer this at Outdoor World Direct as part of a package, together with the tent itself and a footprint groundsheet to protect the bottom of the tent and prolong its life.

A central living area behind the porch is fitted with doors on both sides so people are able to come and go freely without disturbing anyone using the room for rest or play. At the rear of the tent, three sleeping compartments are arranged side by side, with the largest one in the centre accommodating three if necessary.

One of the bedrooms is fitted with a handy clothes rail which means it could be used as a wardrobe if desired. An extra sleeping compartment is also provided which can be set up in either of the living areas, making the tent extremely flexible to use; it could be used for storage or even as a cubicle for a camping toilet.

The large porch is useful and unusual in a tent of this size because of its attached groundsheet and the fact that it can be fully closed to shut out the weather. It has windows on all sides and, as well as having two panels at the front which can be opened, the sides can be rolled up or lifted using poles to create a larger, more airy space. Some families might like to store outdoor equipment in the porch, keeping it out of the inner living area. Alternatively, the extra sleeping compartment can be set up for guests in the porch, providing more privacy for the family.
It is tents such as the Vango Monte Verde 900 that make Vango tents so popular.

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Emma writes articles on Outdoor World Direct’s <a rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank” href=”http://www.outdoorworlddirect.co.uk/acatalog/tent_section.html” title=”Tents”> tents </a> including product guides on <a rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank” href=”http://www.outdoorworlddirect.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?REFPAGE=http://www.outdoorworlddirect.co.uk/&WD=monte vango 900 verde premium tent&PN=vango-monte-verde-9-man-family-tent.html#a1_215032307627350#a1_215032307627350″ title=”A look at the Vango Monte Verde 900 family tent”>A look at the Vango Monte Verde 900 family tent</a>.
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