Sure, there are a few things to see and do in Bandar Seri Begawan, but they all begin and end near the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. This is one of the most striking buildings in the world, a $50-million masterpiece that stands in stark contrast to nearby Kampong Ayer, Brunei’s fascinating water village.
A church made of pietra leccese, the region’s ubiquitous pale stone; pizzica singer Enza Pagliara.
Photos by Lorenzo Pesce
The lure of pizzica draws in festivalgoers from all over Italy and the world. Concerts last well into the night, and when a pizzica pizzica starts up, the urge to dance is irrepressible.
Photos by Lorenzo Pesce
During the show, it’s not uncommon for groups to reenact modern versions of the taranta rite, above.
Photo by Lorenzo Pesce
A classic Salentine building in the town of Muro Leccese; the harbor at Otranto.
Photos by Lorenzo Pesce
At the final concert of the Notte della Taranta, held yearly in Melpignano, revelers of all ages enjoy live music.
Photo by Lorenzo Pesce
“Pizzica pizzica” translates to “bitten bitten.”
Photo by Lorenzo Pesce
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Sure, there are a few things to see and do in Bandar Seri Begawan, but they all begin and end near the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. This is one of the most striking buildings in the world, a $50-million masterpiece that stands in stark contrast to nearby Kampong Ayer, Brunei’s fascinating water village.
