Mercato delle Gaite 2009 Guaite is an evocation of medieval life that draws inspiration from the division of Bevagna in four districts.
Along the roads and the most picturesque corners of the city, the population will encounter in organizing workshops, in their markets typical of the period and the preparation of tavernas, where you can taste dishes prepared according to the ancient Umbrian recipes.
The festival is enriched, moreover, shows, concerts, exhibitions and conferences, along with the tender of archery, so cheer up the already lively evenings. Drawing inspiration from the practices described in ancient documents medieval Bevagna again the same intense atmosphere of the craft with sounds and gestures since forgotten today. In small shops canapai, of potters and blacksmiths and dyers; skilled artisans carrying objects exclusive use of the arts and techniques of the Middle Ages.
The main square, in its beautiful simplicity, is the most appropriate scenario for the market Gaite and frame the most important moments like the opening ceremony and closing, and the competitions between the districts, at this stage, modern Bevagna blends with medieval Bevagna, and its inhabitants abandoned the everyday clothes, for once, wear fabrics and textiles of noble and common people, lawyers and artisans reviving the traditional activities of their ancestors. The market of the Gaite, although born recently, has now taken a well-defined character, the willingness of leaders to focus on the evocation and entertainment, while maintaining the highest historical accuracy makes this demonstration today one of the most significant in 's expressions of similar existing