These are rice festivals that take place in northern Italy, particularly in regions like Lombardy and Piedmont. They showcase the local rice cultivation, traditional dishes made with rice, and cultural activities.
Picture yourself surrounded by fields of tall green plants with fluffy white tops. It's like being in a giant bowl of rice pudding!
Riso Carnaroli: A high-quality Italian short-grain rice variety used for making risotto.
Risiera di San Sabba: An infamous World War II concentration camp located near Trieste that was used as a rice-husking facility after the war.
Risi e bisi: A traditional Venetian dish made with rice and peas.
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