THE BISIACARIA THE CoSTumE ConCERT AnD ExHIBITIon ACTIvITIES The Bisiacaria is the territory in the Gorizian Staranzano to the landscape of the Carso from The traditional Bisiàc costume is made up of Province, between the Carso and the Adriatic Sagrado to the Timavo; from the ship building three female models and one made for adults The territorial promotion is also shown through Sea, as the boundary to the east and west by the yard where the biggest cruiser liners in the world and children, made scrupulously following a exhibiting and promoting the local artistic and Timavo and Isonzo rivers. are built to the parks along the Isonzo river. reliable source. artisan heritage. The three female models testimony three different The municipal districts of Fogliano-Redipuglia, But it is worthwhile a visit to the countryside with With this purpose in mind traditional regional areas: the dress with the bodice goes back to its manors and the parish churches(Turriaco, events are organized, and above all organized Monfalcone, Ronchi dei Legionari, Sagrado, San the late 1500’s; the most popular, with a fringed in foreign countries. The exposition with the Canzian d’Isonzo, San Pier d’Isonzo, Staranzano, Ronchi dei Legionari, S.Pier d’Isonzo) and for shawl and the shoulders is from the second half Turriaco for a total of about 60.000 inhabitants. refreshments it is worth stopping at one of the of the 1800’s; the model with the jacket with travelling exhibition with sacrorum ornaments Bisiàc is an old Venetian dialect spoken in this many agriturismi (holiday farms where they sell puffed sleeves and joke comes from the fashion and restored religious objects, an exhibition of gruppo Costumi Tradizionali Bisiachi area. It’s origin is still a matter of discussion, a and produce their own wine and food) or the at the end of the 1800’s. toys during the Easter period, and the personal Piazza Libertà, 34 Provincia works of local artists in different localities of the plausible explanation today is that it goes back typical “privates”, that sell their own wine. di Gorizia The three female models are all with wide I-34070 Turriaco GO to the Slavic language – bezjak, meaning fugitive, gathered skirts covered by aprons and wooden region. Tel.: 0481.767276 exile. A TASTE of BISIACARIA clogs or slippers made of dark material. The Besides, enriching the cultural and musical offer Cell. +39 347.4612447 Bisiache women are characteristic in the way The Bisiacaria is easy to reach: in small centres, the Group organize concerts www.costumibisiachi.it they wear their scarf head dressing, held in place Bisiacaria is also interesting for its mitteleuropei with the collaboration of up and coming talents. [email protected] by a large hatpin to leave the sides of the scarf Bianc Bisiàc – Nero Bisiàc - motorway A4 (exit Redipuglia e Monfalcone Lisert); tastes and for the wine from the Isonzo which can hanging free. - main road 14 (Trieste – Venice); be appreciated from the numerous wine cellars, The winter dress is completed with a black - railway (Trieste – Udine and Trieste – Venice); taverns and “privates” from the flat country to the woollen shawl. Credits: - airport Friuli Venezia Giulia (from Ronchi dei Legionari). hilly Carso as well as the various village wine fairs The male trousers are to the knee or to the ankle, Design: Marina Legovini (sagre) that offer an opportunity to rediscover they are worn together with a waistcoat made of Translation: Sally Ann Berridge Sagrado DISCovERIng BISIACARIA traditional cooking. material, worn ontop of a light coloured shirt with Centro Stampa, Monfalcone - 2010 collar and girdle. Raw, long cotton socks, clogs Many events and shows from the small centres of San Pier Fogliano d’Isonzo Redipuglia or slippers and a hat along with a dark coloured There are different reasons to stop off in Bisiacaria: Bisiacaria are known nationwide. cloak in the winter complete the male model. WHITE AnD RED BISIàC WInE. historical, artistic, naturalistic and for local food The Carnival of Monfalcone which is over a Turriaco Ronchi dei Typical accessories are handmade wicker and wine (gourmet conventions). hundred years old to the historical recollection of Legionari baskets, and black cotton umbrellas. Among the promotional initiatives of the Bisiacaria On foot you can easily reach the archeological the Grande Guerra and the Carso, to the Festa per Monfalcone Staranzano thought up by the group, there is also the ruins of San Canzian d’Isonzo to che Castellieri l’unità nazionale and the 4th November with the San Canzian diffusion of wine, the trade mark is “white” and of the Carso, from the Rocca of Monfalcone Frecce Tricolori (Italian airforce) in Redipuglia to d’Isonzo “red” bisiàc; selected by local wine farms, bottled Link: to the trenches of the Grande Guerra and to the launching of cruise liners from Monfalcone. Bibliography: for the group in a limited series with the original www.regione.fvg.it “Il costume femminile bisiaco” M. Dorsi - Circolo Brandl, 1991 the monumental Sacrarium of Redipuglia, from Not forgetting the numerous local events some of www.turismofvg.it “Manuale per la confezione” L. Paoli - Circolo Brandl, 1992 labels drawn by Marina Legovini. the natural oasis of the island of the Cona of which are traditionally centuries old. www.provincia.gorizia.it THE TRADITIonAl gRoup of THE CHoIR “BISIACHI” CoSTumES The start of a project for a choir in the Traditional

The traditional group of costumes “Gruppo Costumi Group of Bisiachi Costumes began with the heartfelt Friuli Tradizionali Bisiachi” was officially formed in desire to rediscover the tradition of popular songs. Venezia Giulia December 2000. It is involved in promoting the local The aim is to principally make the most of old tunes historical, cultural, handcraft and artistic heritage; from Bisiacaria and Friuli Venezia Giulia, adapting with the purpose of promoting the “Bisiacaria”, the lyrics of a song and interacting with the public. the province of Gorizia and the Friuli Venezia Giulia Today the repertoire also includes a variety of region, through different activities. traditional European pieces. The group takes part in the most important The choir is accompanied by an accordion and European Folklore festivals; through their public sometimes a piano, but is characterized by the use performances with the choir, the pageants and promotional exhibitions. of rudimentary and alternative instruments made Their aim is to safeguard the “bisiache” traditions from simple everyday objects, most of which made and dialect, they organize and often travel with by the artisans of the Group. their theme exhibitions, and they do their own For some years the choir has taken care of an publishing. They also collaborate with schools with entertaining and animation project aimed at the different projects. guests of several elderly nursing homes, aimed at In recognition of the Voluntary work, and in improving their sense of psychophysical well being, particular social solidarity, since 2005 The Group as well as interacting the disabled through a specific has been awarded an Onlus qualification. activity involving young people affected by Down’s (Onlus) non-profit institution – charity syndrome. The choir is associated with Usci from the province of Gorizia. THE BISIACA Doll

The rag doll which was made in Bisiacaria in the past has now been revived and is accurately and exclusively offered by the Traditional Group of Bisiachi Costumes. The rag doll wears the traditional Bisiac costume in Pubblished by Gruppo Costumi Tradizionali Bisiachi: different models, complete of accessories and as in the “Quell’ultimo giorno di Maggio” - 2004 Bisiacaria past times completely hand-made and meticulously detailed, making the doll a unique piece. “Musica e Vita” - 2009 ruppo Costumi Tradizionali Bisiachi “MusicalMente SuperAbile” - 2010 Each Bisiaca doll is numbered and registered by the g group. “1780 - 1918: Canti militari degli italiani d’Austria nel Litorale” - 2010