The Festa dell’Uva: Harvest, Art, and Tradition in Riccia

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Each September, Riccia celebrates the harvest with one of Molise’s most colorful traditions: the Festa dell’Uva. At the heart of the festival are elaborate carri dell’uva—floats painstakingly decorated with grapes, vines, and other natural materials—which parade through town alongside traditional costumes, folk music, food, and plenty of wine.

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MIS Summer Internship +

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What if your study abroad also became your resume? Molise Italian Studies’ Summer Internship + combines a six-week international internship with a three-credit Intercultural Citizenship course, allowing students to earn seven academic credits while living with host families, building professional experience, and developing the global skills employers increasingly value.

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Eddie Lang Jazz Festival: Where Molise Swings

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Each August, the gardens of Pignatelli Castle in Monteroduni come alive with one of Italy’s premier jazz festivals. Named for legendary guitarist Eddie Lang—the son of Monteroduni emigrants and a pioneer of modern jazz guitar—the festival brings internationally renowned artists together with emerging musicians for four unforgettable evenings of music beneath the stars.

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