FESTIVAL REVIVES ROME'S PREHISTORY
The ancient Latin League has a full emersion revival on the 20th -21st September 2025 when the annual feast in honour of Jove will be recreated on the wooded slopes of the sacred mountain Monte Giove (now known as Monte Cavo) some 30 kms south of Rome.
The Lega Latina (the Latin League, composed of a cluster of small pre-Roman city-states) met each year to cement alliances and bonds of mutual collaboration until they were defeated and absorbed into the Roman empire.
The present Festival aims to recreate the joyous atmosphere of the ancient event with dance rituals, performances, games and crafts, including an exhibition of Ancient Roman football, a costumed procession with priests, dancers, vestal virgins and Roman soldiers in formation.
However, the 21st century is also represented with a spectacular exhibition of sky diving (presented by the Societa Sportiva Lazio, 2025 champions of Wind Suit and Speed Skydiving).
The event is organized by the local Arco di Diana Association, active in exploration of pre-Roman sites in the area, as well as adventure trekking and social activities.
The two-day event takes place in the fields of the Dakota Ranch riding school situated in the wooded territory once the home of the ancient Latin League.
M. STENHOUSE
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