Events, concerts, traditions, gastronomy and centuries-old bonfires for the Feast of Sant'Antonio in Naples and Campania!
The so-called blessed of fire, St. Anthony, or "Sant'Antuono" for the citizens of the Campania, also this year will be celebrated with the traditional ones fires and bonfires in the many municipalities of the region, including the province of Naples.
In night between 16 and 17 January 2016 in fact there will be many le lamp lit in honor of the saint, both to respect the centuries-old tradition and as a request for grace. The tradition of lighting fires dates back to the exploits of Sant'Antonio who, according to his story, he stole the flames from the Devil in order to heal all the afflicted.
Between Folklore, food, music and naturally, faith, the holidays will be numerous and will involve many cities and towns in all the provinces of Campania.
Naples and its province
Napoli
It is the area of the historic center of Naples that in which the so-called are traditionally lit. cippi for Sant'Antonio, on January 17th. The bonfires here also have a propitiatory meaning, as it is hoped that they will bring luck and prosperity for the year that has just begun. The neighborhoods where it is celebrated are Fork , Health, where you can find various fires lit in the typical streets of the area, but also in the so-called Buvero 'and Sant'Antuono (Borgo di Sant'Antonio) many celebrations take place. It is an area near via Foria and connects Porta Capuana to Piazza Carlo III.
Where: Forcella, Sanità and Borgo di Sant'Antonio
Sant'Antonio Abate
In Sant'Antonio Abate there will be a program full of events that will accompany the religious festival. There pork festival it will be one of the initiatives that will take place also on the 16 and 17 January weekends with lots of good food, music and shows. In all the period there will also be many guests.
Where: via Letters
Info and contacts: all the details inarticle dedicated to the party.
Cicciano
There is a big party full of events that will last the whole weekend with songs, dances, tammurriate and performances by pupils from local schools. The will be celebrated Holy Messon January 15th at 18.30 pm, while the Sant'Antonio Abate Cultural Award will take place at 20.00 pm. Saturday 16 January there will be a procession with the blessing of the animals and the drummers of Castel Cicciano, at 18.30 pm Holy Mass and at 19.30 pm the lighting of the bonfires with the blessing.The party will also last on 17 and 18 January with Masses at 9.00 and 18.30, while at 20.00 on both days the auction of typical products donated to the Saint.
Where: center of Cicciano
Contacts: site of the City of Cicciano.
Somma Vesuviana
A double event will be organized to celebrate the Saint. The first is the secular Fuoco 'and Sant'Antuono, the centuries-old bonfire "dint 'a curtina' and Zi 'Riccardo“, A party now in its 109th edition, with music and folklore. At 18.00 and 20.00 on January 17th, in fact, they will play different popular music groups. The second event, however, which will always take place on 17 January, is the Festa 'and Sant'Antuono in which they will come to life ancient rites e sacred representations. At 15.00 there will be the blessing of the loaves and of the animals and at the 16.00 the procession of the Saint. in the evening, at the 19.p, a jury will reward some of the animals.
Where:
- Fuoco 'and Sant'Antuono: via colle, via Costantinopoli, via Pigno
- Festa 'and Sant'Antuono: streets of the historic center
Info: Facebook page . is preferably used for Festa 'and Sant'Antuono
Nusco (AV)
The Night of the Bonfires in Nusco, in the Avellino area, is one of the best known so as to attract thousands of visitors every year. For this edition it will last three days, starting from January 15, and will take place in the historic center of the town, blending tradition and modernity, also in memory of the community of Nusco which over the centuries has always gathered around a fire in order to chase away negativity and the past. For this reason, thehuge bonfire which will be lit will be one of the main attractions, in addition to the party, the rivers of wine that will accompany the food and fun.
Where: via San Giovanni, 2
Contacts: for the complete program, Facebook event in Nusco.
Solofra (AV)
In the locality of Balsami, in the municipality of Solofra, always in the Avellino area, there will be the traditional appointment with the "Carcara of Sant'Antonio"On January 17. Holy Mass will take place from 18.00 pm and, afterwards, the bonfire will be lit in which the blessing will also be given.
Where: location Balsami, Solofra (AV)
Country (SA)
In the province of Salerno there will be i Fucanoli that, besides celebrating the saint, they will also remember Giordano Bruno that was burned alive in the fire. Bruno, in fact, was ordained a priest in the Convent of the Dominican Fathers of Campanga, a place where he also celebrated his first mass. The evening of the 16 January will also take place on Palio dei Fuochi, while the 17 will be lit the traditional bonfire.
Where: center of Campagna (SA)
Contacts: the Pro Loco di Campagna for the complete program.
Vietri sul Mare (SA)
In Vietri sul Mare on January 16 many interesting events will be organized as part of the Fire Festival, such as the fascinating ones fire sculptures. Not only that, because there will be jugglers and fire eaters, demonstrations of primitive wood culture, sculptures made with the Raku technique, live music, tastings and much more. In addition, of course, to the bonfire with its blessing.
Where: Fluvial Park, Vietri sul Mare (SA)
Contacts: Facebook event of the Fire Festival.
Pastena (SA)
The historic "Blaze”Of Sant'Antonio, in a party organized with the local community and which will also be attended by local bands. There will be, for example, Sud Sound Posse and Mazurka Clandestina. All accompanied by good food, wine, beer and entertainment.
Where: Marina of Pastena
Maddaloni (CE)
The third edition of 'O cepp 'and Sant'Antuono, entirely dedicated to local traditions and typical local products. There will be dances, tammorre and the traditional bonfire that will light up the 17 January evening.
Where: via Raffone, Maddaloni
Contacts and info: Pro Loco of Maddaloni
