alian lesbian film festival [35] Zecchino d'Oro, Una Rassegna Internazionale della Canzone per Bambini Cuisine[edit]

Forgotten Films [31]
Live Arts Week[29]
Gender Bender: International Festival on the gender identity, sexual orientation and body representation [32]
Homework festival: electronic music festival[33]
Human Rights Film Festival [34]
Netmage: International Festival dedicated to Electronic Art (now merged in Live Arts Week[29])
Some Prefer cake: Italian lesbian film festival [35]
Zecchino d'Oro, Una Rassegna Internazionale della Canzone per Bambini
Cuisine[edit]


Tagliatelle al ragù (with Bolognese sauce)
Bologna is renowned for its culinary tradition. It has given its name to the well-known Bolognese sauce, a meat based pasta sauce called in Italy ragù alla bolognese but in the city itself just ragù as in Tagliatelle al ragù. Situated in the fertile Po River Valley, the rich local cuisine depends heavily on meats and cheeses. As in all of Emilia-Romagna, the production of cured pork meats such as prosciutto, mortadella and salami is an important part of the local food industry. Well-regarded nearby vineyards include Pignoletto dei Colli Bolognesi, Lambrusco di Modena and Sangiovese di Romagna. Tagliatelle with ragù, lasagne, tortellini served in broth, and mortadella, the original Bologna sausage, are among the local specialties. Traditional Bolognese desserts are often linked to holidays, such as fave dei morti, multi-colored almond paste cookies made for All Saints' Day, jam-filled raviole cookies that are served on Saint Joseph's Day, and carnival sweets known as sfrappole. Torta di riso, a custard-like cake made of almonds, rice and amaretto, is made throughout the year.
Sport[edit]



The 38,000-capacity Stadio Renato Dall'Ara is the home of Bologna FC 1909
A sporting nickname for Bologna is Basket City in reference to the successes of the town's two rival historic basketball clubs, Fortitudo and Virtus; though the clubs are now often referred to by the names of their current sponsors.[36] The Italian Basketball League, which operates both Lega A and LegADue, has its headquarters in Bologna.
Football also has a strong tradition in Bologna. The city's main club, Bologna F.C. 1909, is currently in Serie A. The club play at the 38,000-capacity Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, which has hosted the Italian national team in both football and rugby union, as well as the San Marino national football team