MEMORIES FROM GRAN SASSO: PRIDE

In Lanciano September of events with the Madonna del Ponte and the Mastrogiurato

As every year, the traditional firing of firecrackers between Aug. 29 marked the start of the religious solemnity in Lanciano, with the Novena of Our Lady of the Bridge, and Sept. 1 the start of the civil program, the September …

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Blood, sweat and glory: it’s the Gypsy Run in Pacentro

It is run next Sept. 7, as always on the first Sunday of this month that opens the gates of autumn, but it is a tradition that has its roots in Roman times and over the centuries has evolved by …

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Perdonanza Celestiniana: the A24 highway a bridge between two Jubilees

The A24 highway is transformed this year into an evocative route that ideally unites two historical and spiritual events of extraordinary importance: the Universal Jubilee of the Catholic Church in Rome and the Perdonanza Celestiniana in L’Aquila. The latter, called …

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John Fante Festival “My Father’s God”: a bridge between literature, identity and memory

From August 21 to 24, 2025, the charming Abruzzi village of Torricella Peligna will host the 20th edition of the John Fante Festival “My Father’s God,” an international cultural event dedicated to the figure and literary legacy of John Fante, …

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Once again this summer, SdP on the front lines to prevent wildfires

The A24 and A25 highways pass through a large area of inestimable natural value. It is an important heritage for everyone, delicate and indispensable. Help us protect it. Sometimes all it takes is a little care, avoiding throwing cigarette butts …

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