Sardinia is well known for important religious, food, cultural traditions and folklore festivals, with some spectacular and others more laid-back. .The islands characteristics of Identity, passion, tradition, beauty, power and mystery are all shared by the villages. Food celebrations include saffron, potato, bread, olive oil, cherry, chestnuts, nougat, snails, and the popular delicacy of sea urchin is celebrated; often with a glass of many of the islands fantastic wines. Sardinia’s Day, ‘Sa Die de Sa Sardigna’ is a regional holiday on April 28th as on this day in 1793, Sardinians freed their island from Piedmontese domination. The most evocative religious festival is attended by a large part of the island’s population and now part of the culture. This is in the holy week during Easter in the Catalanized town of Alghero. The town becomes a stunning setting with a mystical atmosphere; mainly in the old quarter with lighting that turns into a spiritual red, illuminating the fortress and ancient churches. Locals dress and use rituals from the Spanish folklore with crowds of people applauding, throwing flowers and playing traditional instruments making this religious festival a uniquely beautiful celebration.