The most important bonfires of Sant'Antonio in Naples and Campania with the "cippi", events, music and shows to pay homage to the saint.
Sant'Antonio Abate is a saint widely revered throughout Italy as a protector of animals, breeders but also as a powerful thaumaturge and in Naples, as well as in the other provinces of Campania, it is tradition to pay homage to traditional bonfires. The party is celebrated every year on 17st January, but this year some events will also last until 23 January 2017.
Bonfires, also called cippi, they are lit in emulation of what, according to legend, Saint Anthony did: he stole the flames from the devil to defeat diseases and afflictions.
Then there is the musical component, also deriving from ancient pagan festivals that it should "Scare" the evil spirits and propitiate the harvest.
So there will be numerous events that will be organized for this festival between folklore, culture, gastronomic excellences and of course faith.
Napoli
In Naples is the area of the historic center the most respectful part of the tradition of the so-called cippi for Sant'Antonio, bonfire that were turned on and fed by the people of the neighborhood with personal objects no longer used to guarantee the protection of the saint and chase away misfortune and diseases. In particular, the tradition is still alive in the so-called "buvero 'and Sant'Antuono“, A village dedicated to the saint which takes its name from the church of the same name, and in the districts of Forcella and della Sanità.
When: night between the 16 and 17 January 2017
Where: Borgo di Sant'Antonio, Forcella and Sanità
Bonfire on N'Albero
This year for the first time there will be the bonfire of Sant'Antonio also on N'Albero with a particular cient 2.0. In fact, plant materials will be used and there will also be many events with jugglers, fire eaters, bolas players and an acrobat.
When: 20 January 2017
Where: N'Albero
In our article the program of the cippus on N'Albero.
Sant'Antonio Abate
The Il Faro cooperative will organize the twenty-first edition of the Fiera di Sant'Antonio and the pork festival that celebrate the excellences abatesi with shows, cabaret and food and wine. The event was presented by Paola Torrente, second in the Miss Italy 2016 competition, and Giovanni Abagnale, winner of the bronze medal at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games 2016.
When: from 14 to 22 January 2017
Where: Sant'Antonio Abate
Other information inarticle on the Sant'Antonio Abate Fair.
Somma Vesuviana
The traditional Festa 'e Sant' Antuono in Somma Vesuviana will begin on 21 January with the theathral show “I Cunti” by the company Aspettando Michele. Sunday 22 January it will be possible to attend the parade of animals following the procession of the saint. At the end of the procession the organization has planned a stand with sausage and broccoli sandwiches accompanied by tammorriate. Please note that it is strictly forbidden to use barrels and fireworks.
When: 21 and 22 January 2017
Where: Somma Vesuviana
Contacts: event page
Cicciano
The solemn celebrations for Sant'Antonio will take place in Cicciano and will begin on January 20. Saturday 21 will be there blessing and the lighting of the traditional bonfire with the accompaniment of music and one grilled meat. On Sunday 22 January the procession and the local fireworks will be held and at 20:00 there will be the auction sale of typical products donated to the saint. The end of the event will be held on Monday 23 January with the fireworks show that will begin at 23 pm.
When: from 20 to 23 January 2017
Where: Cicciano
Contacts: facebook event
St. Joseph Vesuvius
The parish of Santa Maria la Pietà celebrates the anniversary of the 17 January with one special blessing for the animals in memory of the saint who is also protector of pets and will be held at 20.30 in Piazza Santa Maria la Scala. Do not miss the lighting of the bonfire at 21: 00 accompanied by tammorre and a stand for sandwiches in the parish camp.
When: 17 January 2017
Where: San Giuseppe Vesuviano
Contacts: facebook page
Saviano
Il cippus of Sant'Antonio will be on in Saviano in the first appointment of the long program scheduled for Carnival. In fact, it will kick off the festivities with the allegorical floats that will take place until March.
When: from January 17 to 12 March 2017, various appointments
Where: historical center of Saviano (Na)
More details in the article on Saviano Carnival.
Caserta
Macerata Campania
In Macerata Campania, in honor of the saint, the faithful will build the typical ones Pastellessa battles, wagons in the shape of a vessel that are inspired by the ancient legend that Saint Anthony would have made his journey from Africa on a boat. The traditional parade is one of the most famous in Caserta and sees a very copious participation. This year the opening parade will be held on January 14, 2017 and there will be typical music that is traditionally played with agricultural instruments as a link between the pagan harvest festivals and Christian traditions. On the occasion of the event there will be the opportunity to visit the abbey church San Martino Vescovo, the two exhibitions on local traditions and wagons. A proposal will also be proposed gastronomic journey which will also include the tasting of Past'e'llessa, or the pasta with boiled chestnuts.
When: from 14 to 17 January 2017
Where: Macerata Campania
Avellino
Nusco
Sant'Antonio Abate is historically the patron of the agricultural community of Nusco that for the occasion organizes a weekend between faith and traditions and the protagonist will be the bonfire of Sant'Antuonu. Initially scheduled for January 13 the start of the holiday was postponed to the 27 January due to adverse weather conditions. The organization includes painting workshops, guided tours of the Irpino village, folk concerts and food and wine stands.
When: from 27 to 29 January 2017
Where: Nusco
Contacts: facebook page
Salerno
Countryside
The Pro Loco "Città di Campagna" organizes two days to celebrate and rediscover the ancient traditions related to "Fucanoli”, The bonfires that illuminate the night of Sant'Antonio. Together with the preparation and lighting of the fires will be held folk shows itinerant, exhibition corners of local crafts and a festival of typical products where you can taste the typical skein and fake, pulenta in its various specialties, cascavall 'mbiccat, sausages with disapproved vouchers and of course the local wine.
