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The typical dish of Colobraro is called “frzzuw,” a local form of macaroni. The process is quite simple to make them and usually is passed down from mother to daughter or from grandmother to granddaughter. To prepare them, you need: durum semolina wheat, water, and a pinch of salt. To finish the dish, add breadcrumbs, sauce, olive oil, and for those who like it, Parmigiano cheese. |
The typical dish of Colobraro is called “frzzuw,” a local form of macaroni. The process is quite simple to make them and usually is passed down from mother to daughter or from grandmother to granddaughter. To prepare them, you need: durum semolina wheat, water, and a pinch of salt. To finish the dish, add breadcrumbs, sauce, olive oil, and, for those who like it, Parmigiano cheese. |
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Revision as of 20:46, 30 October 2017
Colobraro | |
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| Comune di Colobraro | |
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Location of Colobraro  | |
  Colobraro Location of Colobraro in Italy  Colobraro Colobraro (Basilicata) | |
| Coordinates: 40°11′N 16°26′E / 40.183°N 16.433°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Matera (MT) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andrea Bernardo |
| Area | |
• Total | 65.91 km2 (25.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 630 m (2,070 ft) |
| Population (December 2009)[2] | |
• Total | 1,408 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (55/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Colobraresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 75021 |
| Dialing code | 0835 |
| ISTAT code | 077006 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas |
| Saint day | 7 May |
| Website | Official website |
Colobraro is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the southern Italian region of Basilicata. The town is positioned on a high hill dominating the valley of river Sinni near the town of Valsinni.
Geography
Colobraro is located in southern Italy in the region of Basilicata. It is a part of the Province of Matera and is one the agricultural centers in the Sinni River valley. It is located on the southern slopes of Mount Calvario at a height of 630m. From this height, one can see the entire Ionian valley with gorgeous landscapes at sunrise and sunset. Colobraro is located near Highway 653 in the Sinni valley also known by the name of Sinnica and not far from the dam built on the Sinni river and Mount Cotugno. It borders the towns of Valsinni (MT), Tursi (MT), Rotondella (MT), Senise (PZ), Sant’Arcangelo (PZ) and Noepoli (PZ). Colobraro is about 80km from Matera and about 130km from the region’s capital of Potenza.
History
The hamlet is known as the "village without name":[3] its name is considered bringer of bad luck in the towns around, where Colobraro is usually mentioned in the local dialects simply as chillu paese, cudd' puaise or chill' pais, all simply meaning "that village". This notoriety, which has in recent years spread all over Italy, began during the first decades of the 20th century and seems to have been sparked by a story concerning a famous lawyer from the town, Biagio Virgilio, who one day in court to stress a point exclaimed: "If what I say is false, may this chandelier come down". Alas, the chandelier did come down, and Virgilio became synonymous with bad omens, giving birth to the hex upon the town.
In the 50s, a “masciara” (a type of local sorceress) also got the reputation of being a witch, creating yet another myth thanks to her face lined with wrinkles. Probably, she was just a widow who dressed primarily in black. Since then, though, it has been a hive of “non è vero, ma ci credo” (it’s not true, but I believe).
"Sogno di una notte...a quel paese!"
Following this legend that has surrounded the village for years, the town’s citizens decided to create a play called “I dream of a night…in that town!” that takes place outside around different parts of Colobraro. Those looking to see the show should carry an amulet upon arrival that contains the following to cast away the evil eye: 3 grains, 3 grinds of coarse salt, 3 rosemary needles, and a hint of lavender. Afterwards, you can watch the play in the streets of the old town where you can meet mischievous gnomes, “masciare,” common people, and witches who are all witnessing fights, cheating, and gossiping. At the end of the play, you can stop at the markets and the festival where the evening will be enlivened by dancing gnomes and the Pizzicarelle.
Exhibitions
Since 2007, the Peasant Art Show has been open to the public in the summer. The exhibition is curated by Rocco Modarelli, Pasquale Troccoli, and Miriana Troccoli. It is located in the town’s library.
The photo exhibition can be found where the former middle school used to be and displays historical photographs of Colobraro.
Patron Saint
The patron saint of Colobraro is St. Nicholas of Bari and is honored during the month of May. St. Nicholas of Bari, also known as St. Nicholas of Myra, St. Nicholas of Lorraine, and St. Nicholas Magno, is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church and several other Christian denominations. He was a Greek bishop of Myra (now Demre), a town of the Byzantine Empire in present-day Turkey. He is also known outside the Christian world because he has given rise to the myth of Santa Claus, known in Italian as Babbo Natale. His relics are preserved in Bari, Venice, Rimini, Saint-Nicolas-de-Port (France), Bucharest, Volos (Greece), and Cernomorets (Bulgaria).
Typical Food
The typical dish of Colobraro is called “frzzuw,” a local form of macaroni. The process is quite simple to make them and usually is passed down from mother to daughter or from grandmother to granddaughter. To prepare them, you need: durum semolina wheat, water, and a pinch of salt. To finish the dish, add breadcrumbs, sauce, olive oil, and, for those who like it, Parmigiano cheese.
References
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
- ^ "Il paese che portasfortuna"
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