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On Christmas Eve, the historic town of Agira, near Enna, plays host to the Agira Nativity Play, which begins in the town centre and ends in Agira Castle. More than 100 actors in period costume…
The San Silvestro Celebration is held in honour of Troina's patron saint, a monk renowned for his generosity and miracles. The climax of the festivity is the throwing of nuts from San Giorgio…
During Epiphany, in Bordonaro's main square locals erect a Pagghiaru, a very special tree covered with fruit and bread. After the evening mass, crowds of young people literally assault the…
During Epiphany in the Sicilian town of Piana degli Albanesi visitors can witness the ancient and carefully-preserved religious customs of former Albanian immigrants.
A Christian and an outstanding Roman soldier, San Sebastiano is celebrated in Mistretta with a procession through town carrying the martyr's urn and gigantic candles embellished with sacred…
The Feast of San Biagio involves two annual festivities dedicated to the patron saint of Comiso, Sicily. There is a smaller celebration on 3 February and a major event of processions, fairs on…
The five-century old Sant'Agata in Catania is a celebration of the city's patron saint. Around a million people fill Piazza Duomo and surrounding streets, making the event comparable to the…
Mandorlo in Fiore (almond tree blossom) is Sicily's celebration of the colours and smells of the spring season, while promoting cultural traditions that are unique to the island. It takes…
Palermo's Baroque Carnival takes place throughout the streets of the old town. Colourful street parades and grand costumes trigger memories of bygone days.
With its colourful costumes and decorated floats, representing characters that evoke ancient local traditions, the Sciacca Carnival is a testimony to Sicily's rich cultural heritage.…
San Vitale in Castronovo pays tribute to the town's patron saint. Celebrations start with a torchlight procession dedicated to Elia, San Vitale's grandson, then the focus shifts to the saint…
Pietraperzia's main public square, Piazza del Carmine, hosts Good Friday celebrations, featuring a spectacular procession.
San Filippo Apostolo in Aidone
Believers arrive barefoot for San Filippo Apostolo's celebrations in the streets of Aidone, praying for their patron saint to cure ailments.
Every year, Licata celebrates San Angelo, the saint protector of farmers and fishermen. A variety of animals are offered as tribute including cows, horses and birds and there's also a…
During the Infiorata, amazing floral displays line the streets and squares of the Baroque town of Noto. Coloured petals are used to create a variety of figures, often with religious…
Holy Cross and Tataratà Festival
The Holy Cross and Tataratà Festival is a spectacular Sicilian celebration marking the finding of a wooden cross dating back to 70AD. Horse parades, processions, historic re-enactments and…
Scicli's Festa delle Milizie is a re-enactment of the 1091 battle between Christian and Muslim soldiers to gain control of the city. Legend has it that the apparition of a Madonna warrior on…
San Giorgio in Ragusa remembers the bravery of the saint with a solemn procession, concerts and fireworks. According to legend, in the 2nd century San Giorgio defeated a terrifying dragon…
The Feast of San Biagio involves two annual festivities dedicated to the patron saint of Comiso, Sicily. There is a smaller celebration on 3 February and a major event of processions, fairs on…
Locally known as festino, meaning little festival, the Santa Rosalia Festival has been celebrating Palermo's patron saint for nearly 400 years! There are massive parades and processions in the…
