Discover the Mid-Lent Festival, Bergamo’s Carnival that for over a century has filled the streets of the city with its famous historic parade. Promoted and preserved by the Ducato di Piazza Pontida, this celebration is not just a masked procession, but a major cultural event that brings together tradition, folklore, and historical memory. Every year, the parade features allegorical floats, folk groups, music, and performances, engaging generations of Bergamo citizens as well as visitors from all around the world. The Mid-Lent Festival is a symbol of joy, community, and Bergamo’s playful spirit, a celebration that continues to pass down the city’s cultural identity and heritage.

Discover our collection of poems in the Bergamasque dialect, curated by Giusi Bonacina, Ducal Senator and cavaliere jure pleno, who selected the most significant pieces of our tradition. A journey through words and emotions that tell the culture and history of the Ducato di Piazza Pontida.

The online Italian/Bergamasque Vocabulary gives you the opportunity to explore the Bergamasque dialect starting from Italian, discovering how Italian words are transformed and come to life in our traditional language. Organized alphabetically, the dictionary is a free tool that highlights the culture and history of Bergamo, making the knowledge of our valuable linguistic heritage accessible to everyone.

Discover the Choir of the Ducato di Piazza Pontida, a vocal ensemble dedicated to celebrating and preserving Bergamasque traditions and folklore. The choir regularly participates in cultural and religious events, performing local folk songs as well as classical works such as Verdi's 'La Traviata.' Among its most notable performances, the choir has taken part in the International Folklore and Traditions Festival, offering shows that blend history, music, and a passion for the culture of the Bergamo region.