Dressed in period costume, the people of Paluzza and the neighbouring villages offer excellent tastings of typical Carnic food at the many stalls scattered through the streets of the village, enlivened by music and all kinds of entertainment.
The high point of the festival, however, is undoubtedly the five contests: one for the youngest and four for the champions, men and women, chosen by each district. The choice must be made carefully, because only one of them wins the Palio Das Cjarogiules! These are the races: the Palio dal Fen for women, and the Palio dal Seon, the Palio da Cjame and the Palio das Cjarogiules for men. Easy to explain in words, not so easy to complete at speed.
Every year, in the height of summer, Carnia celebrates its traditions with the “Palio das Cjarogiules”, organised by the “Giovins di Chenti” Cultural Association of Paluzza with the valuable support of the local authorities.
This event is the fullest expression of the Carnic people telling and reliving their origins, through the symbol of the cjarogiule (an axle with wheels and a shaft) and the louze (a wooden sledge), once used to carry all the family’s belongings. Their silent progress through the centuries bears witness to the ancient toil of this mountain people, who today are happy to welcome many guests into their home.
