Christmas is coming, and with it, the warmth, laughter, and traditions that make this season so special. If you’re Neapolitan—or simply fascinated by the rich cultural heritage of Napoli—you can’t miss the beloved Tombola Napoletana! This world-famous board game is more than just a pastime; it’s a celebration of togetherness. Families and friends, from ages […]
La Tombola Napoletana by New Arcobaleno
History of Neapolitan Tombola – By V. Notaro The history of Neapolitan Tombola has very ancient origins, from the rudimentary lotteries held by the Romans during the Saturnalia, through the medieval fortune exchanges, extractions organized by the powerful with the aim of resolving periods of severe crisis. At the beginning of the 16th century, the […]
On Saturday October 14th double appointment with I Lazzari.
1 – at 4 pm the APPRIESSO Â BBELLA MBRIANA (Going with Bella ‘mbriana) tour will start, with a guide from the Campania Region: discovering the mysteries, ghosts and macabre stories in the famous and less famous places of the city of Naples. From the Prince of Sansevero to Maria d’Avalos, from Bella ‘Mbriana to […]
Tombola Vajassa is back!
Also this year the light-heartedness of the funniest “tombola” (bingo) of Neapolitan girls: “la Tombola Vajassa” returns. It is a real mass phenomenon, mentioned in books and recommended in tourist guides. This is the spectacularization of the game of tombola as it is played in the “low” neighborhoods of the most popular (and therefore more […]
The Historic Neapolitan Tombola from 1734 is back!
The most entertaining, engaging and educational Christmas show is back. ‘A Tombola Storica Napulitana d‘ ‘o 1734 a llengua napulitana (The Historic Neapolitan Tombola from 1734 in the Neapolitan language) is a show/game written by Davide Brandi which will be staged on the day of the Immaculate Conception (December 8th, 2022) at Palazzo Venezia in […]