“Facimmoce 'a croce” is an unusual theatrical itinerary to discover the votive shrines of Naples, the “altarini”, an expression of the Neapolitan popular cult.
Sunday May 6 2018 you can participate in one unusual and characteristic guided tour on the streets of the historic center of Naples. It is about Facimmoce 'a croce: Naples and its Altarini, a theatrical itinerary organized by the cultural association NarteA, which will lead the participants to discover the votive niches, defined in jargon "Altars", located at different points in the ancient districts of the city.
He made a cross it is both a tourist route and a theatrical show, written and directed by Febo Quercia and performed by Sergio Del Prete and Valeria Frallicciardi, who will alternate their stage performances with the explanation of the guide, telling the story and some anecdotes related to votive newsstands.
A journey to discover the votive shrines of Naples, or "altarini"
The so-called "Altarini" of Naples they are tabernacles, small temples that have become expression of popular worship and of gratitude towards saints and madonnas, but also of faith and pagan idolatry for footballers and neighborhood singers.
Present in Naples since the sixteenth century, these particular elements of street furniture are now an integral part of the Neapolitan city context, especially in the area of Greek-Roman foundation. The "altars" still represent the sign of a tradition and uses that have disappeared, traces of a historical, artistic, and religious past, but also the symbol of the need that the Neapolitan people have always had of believe in a superior presence to ask for help and protection.
