When someone died, old age sickness in the interior villages of Sardinia followed a ceremony based on ancient traditions. Especially in villages in pastoral economy relatives were preparing for this event. The dying man was lying on a mat by the fire and awaited death witnessed by relatives and women who usually attended to.

June 24 of each year we celebrate the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, cousin of Jesus, which anticipates the birth of six months accurate. Big celebrations involving the whole of Sardinia, from north to south (or south to north as you prefer): bonfires, processions, rituals and traditions of various kinds characterize tonight popularly regarded as "magic."

Martedi 13 luglio, verso le ore 13, nelle pendìci del Monte Omo che sovrasta Villacidro, scoppiava un violento incendio che colpiva un sito già enormemente colpito da un precedente incendio accaduto il 29 e 30 agosto del 2007.