Cannalonga

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	Coordinates: 40°15′N 15°18′E / 40.250°N 15.300°E
Country	Italy
Region	Campania
Province	Salerno (SA)
Area
• Total	17.75 km2 (6.85 sq mi)
Population (2001)
• Total	1,040
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	84040
Dialing code	0974
Patron saint	San Toribio

Cannalonga is a town and commune in the Region of Campania, Province of Salerno

The nearest town is Vallo della Lucania, 3 km south.

History

The city was founded between the 9th and 10th century CE.

It became well known in the region around 1450 when the tradition of the festival called Fiera di Santa Lucia started. Today this festival is better known as Fiera della Frecagnola.

Etymology

According to some people, this name is due to the large number of bamboo-plants (it:canne dei bambó) present in the area. According to others the name is referred to an old measure unit called "canna".

Cuisine

Traditional meals

Laane e ciciari (large tagliatelle and split peas)
Fusilli al sugo di castrato (local pasta with tomato sauce and castrated lamb meat)
Tiano (Easter 'poor man' meal based on pastry with corn, milk and cheese)
Pizza chiena (Easter pie based on rice, eggs, cheese and salami)
Bollito di capra (boiled goat meat based on an old, traditional recipe. Served as a speciality during the festival 'Fiera della Fracagnola')