The Sardinian Carnival is not a festive pause disconnected from its territory. It is an ancient heritage, deeply rooted in pastoral life, agricultural cycles, and the collective memory of local communities. Long before becoming a cultural event, Carrasegare — its name in the Sardinian language — was a rite of passage: a pivotal moment between winter and the return of light, between the harshness of the cold season and the hope of renewal.

On Sardinia’s west coast, where wind and sea still shape the land, Su Pallosu has become far more than a preserved beach. This discreet place is known for a protected community of free-roaming cats, living in harmony with the landscape. In Su Pallosu, the cat is not a curiosity — it is a symbol.