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Religious and cultural festivals in Italy and Croatia
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Religious patron saint and cultural festivals in Italy and Croatia
Traditional religious patron saint festivals and cultural celebrations continue across various Italian and Croatian regions through August. In Puglia, Italy, festivities include the Festa Maggiore in Terlizzi, sea processions for San Francesco da Paola in Savelletri, and San Rocco celebrations in Rignano Garganico featuring concerts by Equipe 84. Garganico, Cellara, Acquapendente, and Busca. Other regional activities include the Fiera dell'Assunta in Viconovo with river excursions via the Battello ‘Nena’, Viconovo, featuring music and gastronomy, and the Madonna della Pescheria in Portogruaro with boat processions. In other areas, Falciano honors Maria Santissima Assunta and San Gennaro, while Cellara hosts a parade of “Pullicinelle” masks Giovinazzo is also preparing for San Sebastiano. Marina di Ragusa observes the feast of Maria Santissima SS di Portosalvo with spiritual triduo services. In Fontanellato, Corsignano. Major religious observances for the Sagra dell’Assunta features an antiquarian market and visits to Assumption of Mary are scheduled, including a solemn Pontifical Mass presided over by Archbishop Mario Delpini at the Rocca Sanvitale. Preparations Milan Duomo on August 15. In Croatia, the Sanctuary of Tersatto expects thousands of pilgrims for its annual Assumption celebrations, which include a triduum of spiritual preparation. Other Italian observances include the Madonna Assunta are also underway di Portosalvo in Marina di Ragusa and preparations in Orvieto and Positano, with the latter implementing traffic restrictions to manage expected crowds. Positano. Cultural and musical highlights include the “El Paes de Scuprì” in Barni, the “Borgo Sonoro” “Be Popular” theater festival in Santa Maria Riopetra, Vicenza, and classical performances by Duo Dama special museum openings in Gioia dei Marsi. Siena during the Ferragosto period. Local traditions such as the “mascoli” shots in Recco and the veneration of San Rocco Sagra dell’Assunta in Acquapendente further Fontanellato continue to contribute to the regional celebrations. Looking toward September, Fusignano is expected to continue its 450-year-old celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with markets and concerts. seasonal programming.
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