Cannalonga

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = LogoSmallCannalonga.jpg
img_coa_small = yes
official_name = Cannalonga
region = Campania
province = Salerno (SA)
elevation_m = 570
area_total_km2 = 17
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 1144
population_density_km2 = 67
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|40|15|N|15|18|E
frazioni =
telephone = 0974
postalcode = 84040
gentilic = Cannalonghesi
saint = San Turibio
day =
mayor =
website = [http://cannalonga.asmenet.it/ Comune of Cannalonga]

Cannalonga is a town and commune in the Region of Campania, Province of Salerno

The nearest town is Vallo della Lucania, 3 km south.

History

The town was founded between the 9th and 10th century AD.

It became well known in the region around 1450 when the tradition of the festival called "Fiera di Santa Lucia" started. Today this festival is better known as "Fiera della Frecagnola".

Etymology

According to some people, this name is due to the large number of bamboo-stems (it:canne di bambù) present in the area.According to others the name is referred to an old measure unit called "canna".

Cuisine

; Traditional meals:
*Laane e ciciari (large tagliatelle and chickpeas)
*Fusilli al sugo di castrato (local pasta with tomato sauce and castrated lamb meat)
*Tiano (Easter 'poor man' meal based on pastry with sweetcorn, milk and cheese)
*Pizza chiena (Easter pie based on rice, eggs, cheese and salami)
*Bollito di capra (boiled goat meat based on an old, traditional recipe. Served as a speciality during the festival 'Fiera della Frecagnola')

Special events

*March 23: Celebration for San Turibio Mongrovejo
*July: Sagra del Fusillo
*July 16: Celebration for Madonna del Carmine.
*2nd Saturday of September: Fiera della Frecagnola

Image gallery

ee also

*Cilento
*Pruno Cilento

External links

* [http://cannalonga.asmenet.it/ Comune of Cannalonga]
* [http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/10604b.htm Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel]