A picturesque rite celebrated in Santadi on the first Sunday in August. The bride and bridegroom, dressed in traditional Sardinian costumes, travel on typical oxcarts, finely decorated for the occasion, to reach the main square of the village where the religious rite of African origin takes place. The blessing imparted by the mothers of the newlyweds is the most important moment of the event, culminating in the breaking of a dish full of wheat grains, rose petals, grains of salt and coins symbolising abundance, happiness, wisdom and wealth. In the evening the village celebrates with folkloristic dances.