Perdasdefogu's patron saint feast is celebrated on 20 January with a solemn Mass, a procession carrying the statue of the saint, and the traditional bonfires that light up the village's cold winter night. It is a moment of strong community cohesion, with polyphonic singing and the sharing of bread and wine among the faithful.
Dates to be confirmed each yearBorn in the wake of the worldwide fame brought by the Melis record, this festival celebrates the culture of Ogliastra longevity. Scientific symposia on the Blue Zone are held alongside tastings of traditional products linked to the centenarians' diet, with music and dancing. An event that brings together tourism and research.
Dates to be confirmed each yearIn autumn the forests surrounding Perdasdefogu fill with porcini mushrooms, cardoncelli and other prized varieties. The festival celebrates this natural heritage with tasting stalls, guided mycological excursions and the village's traditional cuisine, which turns forest produce into dishes of great simplicity and flavour.
Dates to be confirmed each year