Sant'Angelo all'Esca
Discovering Sant'Angelo all'Esca
Welcome to the heart of the Avellino province, in the picturesque Sant'Angelo all'Esca, an Italian municipality with a population of about 729 inhabitants. Are you ready to discover the history, demographic evolution, popular traditions, and cultural activities of this area? Join us and let yourself be charmed by Sant'Angelo all'Esca.
History
The symbol of the municipality is a tower flanked by two pine trees, which recalls the presence of an ancient castle. Tradition has it that Sant'Angelo all'Esca was founded by Angiolo Castriota, called "di Esca", a leader in the wars between Angevins and Aragonese. Over the centuries, the town was ruled by various noble families and saw the passage of the Austrian army during the First World War.
Society
Demographic evolution
Throughout the 20th century, Sant'Angelo all'Esca saw a slow but steady decrease in population. In 1981, the municipality had about 900 residents, but in the 1990s, the population suffered a sudden decrease and today the number of residents is just over 700.
Languages and dialects
The dialect spoken in Sant'Angelo all'Esca is a variety of the Irpinian dialect, which is distinguished by the absence of the "r moscia" sound. Alongside the Italian language, the dialect is still used daily by the municipality's residents.
Traditions and folklore
Sant'Angelo all'Esca has two of the most important popular festivals in the area. "Lo pastiero" takes place every December 29th in Piazza Dante Alighieri and consists of the preparation of a huge timballo of 40 kg of pasta, 70 kg of cheese, and 2,200 eggs. The cooking of the dish is accompanied by popular songs and ancient rituals.
Another important event is "escaJazz," a jazz music festival organized by the eponymous association, which takes place every August 8th and 9th on a panoramic terrace overlooking the Irpinia region. The festival has seen the participation of great jazz artists from the international scene and offers a wide range of collateral events, such as music workshops and wine tastings.
Administration
Other administrative information
Sant'Angelo all'Esca is part of the "Terre di Mezzo" Union of municipalities, which includes municipalities in the area.
Related voices
Sant'Angelo all'Esca is located in the hills of Ufita, an area rich in history and traditions.
External links
The official website of the municipality of Sant'Angelo all'Esca is [http://www.comune.santangeloallesca.av.it/]. For more information on "escaJazz," visit the official website [http://www.escajazz.com].
