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La notte della Taranta
Thursday 09 September 2010

Category: Shows
Time: From 13/08/2010 to 28/08/2010
La Notte della Taranta is the greatest music festival dedicated to revival and enhancement of Salentine pizzica. It includes many events in various towns of the Salento region. The final concert takes place in Melpignano on August 28. Check the official programme on the website.
Where: Various towns in Salento region
Info +39.0836.434056
City: Melpignano
E-mail: info@lanottedellataranta.it
Web-site: www.lanottedellataranta.it
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