Easter - Good Friday- The Procession of Christ towards the Calvary (Piazza Sei Martiri) 

The evening of Good Friday a sacred play 'I Parti' (the "mysteries") is held; text of centenarian tradition by Alfonso Ricca (Vittoria).

 

Afterwards the Procession towards the Mother Church: the "coffin" of Christ ("catalettu") is followed by the Lady of Sorrows (pierced by a dagger) takes place.

 

24 June - 1st Sunday of July. Feast of the Patron Saint - St. John. 

A procession of the simulacrum takes place along the streets of the city; plus folklore and sport-competitions ending with spectacular fireworks.

 

14 August: The Assumption. 

The Feast is celebrated at Scoglitti, besides the traditional Auction with offerings of sweets and firstlings donated by the devoted, worthy of being seen is the competition of the "Antinna a Mare" ("the stake at sea").

 

Numerous barefooted-temerarious try to walk on a greased ships mast tied horizontally to a boat at sea. The first person to grab the flag posted at the end of the mast wins.

 

 

19th of March: St. Joseph

1st of May: St. Francis of Paola

22nd of May: St. Rita of Cascia

13th of June: St. Anthony of Padova

30th of June: The Blessed Heart

30th of July: St. Francis of Paola (at Scoglitti)

8th of December: The Immaculate Conception

13th of December: St. Lucia

 

 

EMAIA (four annual editions)

- St. Martin's and Summer Fair: a trade fair;

- Home Decorating and Fashion Showrooms;

- Agro industrial exposition

 

For unpublished free themed stories and poems.

 

Ninfa Camarina

L'angolo del Poeta

 

 And more:

 

The Theatrical Season - the Film Clubs and Debates - the Concerts and the Conferences held by the various town cultural associations, ecc. make of Vittoria a city in continuous cultural and social growth. Top