Traditions

Goriano Sicoli and the Feast for Saint Gemma

Goriano Sicoli is a small municipality of about 500 inhabitants placed within the Sirente-Velino Regional Park overlooking the Subequana Valley: surrounded by woods and valleys, it borders the municipalities of Castel di Ieri, Cocullo, Prezza and Raiano. The medieval village …

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Feast of St. Dominic and Serpari procession in Cocullo

  Great anticipation in Cocullo on May 1, 2024, for The Rite of the Serpari in honor of St. Dominic the Abbot. Fascination and religion come together in this rite of very ancient origins that combines faith and curiosity: during …

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The Passion of Jesus in Abruzzo’s centuries-old rites and processions

Sunday, April 20, is Easter, it is the Sunday of the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and it is one of the most beloved religious, cultural and identity holidays in every corner of Italy. It is a solemn feast …

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St. Joseph between Rome and Abruzzo: a journey of flavors and traditions

March 19, the feast of St. Joseph, the putative father of Jesus and patron saint of carpenters, is celebrated with great fervor throughout Italy, and particularly between Rome and Abruzzo, which connect Rome to Abruzzo. A trip along the A24 …

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The Presentosa, symbol and promise of love

The journey through the products and creations of Abruzzo’s handicrafts leads to the discovery of the“Presentosa.” This accessory is a of the most famous pieces of jewelry in Abruzzo’s goldsmithing tradition, is a star-shaped medallion surrounded by filigree arabesques usually …

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