On June 3rd 1972, Mario Secondini and Katia Giorgini hosted a bare-bones dance party outside, in an open field sheltered only by the mountains surrounding Cagli. After a successful night, Mario and Katia formed a partnership and created a disco at a time when discos were cutting edge. They called the disco Masaj (ma-SIGH). Its simple style reflected the image of the Kenyan tribe it was named after. Masaj’s first building, constructed in 1974, enabled the disco to remain open during colder seasons. In 1975, Masaj moved from being a venue of live music and converted to records. Since then, Masaj has been expanded and rebuilt. It was customary during the time when Masaj was developed to put out food for the guests. However, a recent addition is its formal restaurant, which is open seven days a week from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Live music and entry into the club on Saturday night is included. On any given Saturday night, approximately 1,500 people traveling as far as 30 kilometers arrive anticipating an exciting night of dancing and socializing. Although most of the guests are 16 to 25 years old, the club is also popular among those in their 30s. Masaj has three dance floors, each offering a different variety of music. On the central dance floor, the only one located inside, you hear commercial music. One of the two outside dance floors is located next to the main dining area. DJs here play the same styles of music that the band played during dinner. On the remaining dance floor, Mario experiments with different styles of music, like Latin American and salsa. Entry into Masaj’s disco, which is open from midnight to 5a.m., costs 15 euro, or about $15. Complimentary fresh fruit platters line the bars throughout the night. Most drinks cost five euro. Masaj is located in north Cagli on Via Flaminia, a ten-minute drive from the middle of Cagli.
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