Download
1 / 27
270 likes | 407 Views
ITAL ian Traditions. National Festivals. 17° March 2011.
E N D
17° March 2011 In 1861 Italy became a unified State by the expedition of «Mille » guided by G. Garibaldi They were one thousand inexperienced men that liberated Sicily from the Bourbons. Every 50 years Italy remembers this important event with a lot of celebrations all over the country.
25° April On 25° April, 1945 Italy was liberated by American troops with the helping of the partisans. They defeated the troops of Mussolini. From that day every year is celebrated the feast of liberation with outdoor parties and picnics. Liberation from Fascism
1° May In Italy on 1° May all people celebrate the Labour’s Day. It is celebrated in memory to all the achievements of labor unions after many battles. The origin of the festival dates back to a similar celebration practiced especially in the U.S. in 1896. Labors’ Day
2° June On 2° June,1946 was born the Italian Republic. Republic’s Day
SalemiTraditons The castle
Itiscelebrated on 3rd February in oneof the mostancientquarter in Saleminamed “Rabato”. Saint Blaiseisthe protectorof the throat. His celebration ischaracterisedbytwotypicalshapesofbread: “li cuddureddi” are round leavesofbreadrepresentting the throat and accordingto the devoutstheyhavethaumaturgyvirtues; “li cavadduzzi”recall the gracereceived in 1542 when the Saint saved the fieldsfrom a hugelocustinvasion.
On 19° March • During this feast the work and the family are two very important elements but there is the sublimation of bread that is considered a final compensation after a long year of handwork. It consists of a banquet offered by devouts to a group of children symbolizing the “Holy family”.
The Mysteries • The procession of the mysteries of Trapani is a day long procession which is held on Friday before Easter. Twenty wood chariots with cannas and glue sculptures of scenes of the Passion are carried around the town on the shoulders of the faithful. It’s the oldest religious events in Europe. It has been playing every Good Friday since 1612. The origins are the Spanish “carazas” of Siviglia.
Saint Rosalia • Saint Rosalia also called “la Santuzza” is the patron saint of Palermo. The celebration to honour the saint is called “festino” and it is held each year on July 15. It’s one of the most major social and religious events. The legend says that in 1624 a horrible plague hounted Palermo. Saint Rosalia appeared to a sick woman and then to a hunter. She showed him where her remains were buried and she ordered him to bring her bones to Palermo and to carry them in procession. The hunter climbed the mountain and found the bones. They were brought in procession and the plague stopped immediately.
The Infiorata • Noto has had an annual flower festival, the “Infiorata”. Every May since the 1980s, the streets have been decorated with floral works of art. Artists work with a special organic soil to outline a scene on the sidewalk. Then they cover the outline with flowers to form an artistic work which look like a painting.
FeastofAlmondBlossom • The almond blossom festival was held for the first time in Noro, near Agrigento, to advertise typical Sicilian products. Then the festival moved to Agrigento. The most important event of the festival is the starting of the “friendship torch”. Many folkloristic groups come from all over the world to dance around the temple.
The Origins • It dates back to the Roman period of Sicily because it is linked to an ancient Roman feast of “saturnali”. But the real beginning of the feast which, nowadays we can admire, is 1616. It is a parade of some allegorical wagons followed by masked groups.
The coordinatorsStudents:Maria Francesca Cucchiara Priscilla Balsamo Teachers:Vincenza LipariIgnazia Drago
