The traditional is back Bonfire of Sant'Antonio 2018 in Piazza Mercato in Naples, the so-called Fucarazzo 'and Sant'Antuono between folklore and religion!
On January 17 2018 the characteristic will take place Bonfire of Sant'Antonio in Market Square in Naples, as part of the events of the event Transit fork.
The celebration better known as 'O Fucarazzo' and Sant'Antuono, consists in stack different disused materials and objects combustibles with the ignition of a great fire in honor of Sant'Antonio Abate, protector of animals and statues that are blessed on this day.
'Or Fucarazzo it is a very suggestive secular rite that is a bit mixed of religiosity, folklore, traditions and participation. It represents a propitiatory ritual to ward off evil and the transition from winter to spring. In fact, on this occasion the day is extended by an hour.
The fire burns slowly, transforming itself into embers, then to ashes, and in ancient times it gathered a little to bring it into the home because it preserved it from evil.
