The Padua Cariole Festival: a university tradition full of student spirit

The Cariole Festival of Padua is a fun event linked to the university tradition of the city, which has its roots in the historical rivalry between students of the different faculties.

The event, which takes place in the squares of the centre, includes a fun race with wheelbarrows, where the participants - rigorously disguised in a bizarre way - travel along a circuit between obstacles and skill tests, arousing laughter and applause from the public.

This party is not just a competition, but a real rite of passage for many Paduan students, a symbol of their free and ironic spirit. During the day, in addition to the running, there are moments of music, traditional songs and jokes, making the atmosphere lively and engaging.

Between beer, university choirs and lots of joy, the Cariole Festival has become one of the most eagerly awaited events by students, an opportunity to celebrate university life and strengthen the sense of belonging to the historic University of Padua. The city, for one day, is transformed into a stage of pure fun and tradition.