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Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
A spectacular fireworks competition that will be held from 5 to 8 July in honor of the patron saint, a party that stands above all for switching on lights: during these days, in fact, the best companies of lights (traditionally Scorrano) challenge in the creation of elaborate preparations, namely to build grandiose buildings in wood and aluminum covered with thousands of light bulbs. Castles, cathedrals, arches, tunnels and towers that reach up to 36 m in height that are made ??for the occasion and also the traditional lights were added LED lamps, the MICRO and flash. Among the various characteristics of the patron, plays a fundamental role the first start, a veritable ritual choreography accompanied by fireworks and music which consist of fires pyromusical also mounted on the lights. On July 6, in particular, (the day in which we celebrate Santa actually Sunday), a long procession is held from 9:00 am on July 6 until 13:00, during which goes through all the streets of the city with its many batteries of fireworks that accompany Santa to the Arch of Santa Domenica where, in front of the crowd are handed the keys to the city of Santa Scorrano.
  • Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
  • Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
  • Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
  • Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
  • Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
  • Santa Domenica Patronal Festival
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