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Van 23 Juni 2008 tot 25 Juni 2008

San Giovanni in Acitrezza - Catania

Set in the ancient countryside of Acitrezza, the famous "I Malavoglia" is narrated, the novel born from the pen of Verga. The famous faction of Aci Castello in Catania, è renowned for the festivals of St. John, which this' year take place from the 23rd of June to the 25th of June 2008.

From everywhere in Sicily people rush to the 'not-to-be-missed celebration of the patron saint of the region, Saint John, to watch the procession of the statue of the saint that, according to Sicilian tradition, which takes place in the streets of the cityà with the 'musical accompaniment of bands. The "arches" are singular, consisting of support for the lamps that take the form of animals or colorful flowers and concluding with a display of 'fireworks. Many citizens, especially the children, continue to dress in the typical colors associated with San Giovanni, red and yellow.

The individualityà of this festival resides in the parody of the "Swordfish" , which traditionally takes place on the 24th of June on the ancient pier, consisting of staged fishing for swordfish, which follows the fishing festival. This folkloric event outlines salient traits in the world of fishing through the difficulties à and hopes that characterize the driving industry of this cityà.

At the pier one fishing boat is put into the scene to depict a fishing trip, while all 'around are the boats of spectators; the show is è easily visible from the shore. The highlight of the parody è is the capture of a big fish, but when the fearless fishermen believe they have succeeded the fish with a leap succeeds in escaping, capsizing the 'boat. The presentation of the parody finishes with a collective swim.

Information: Comune di Aci Castello Via Dante 28, L.re Cristoforo Colombo corner Telephone: 39,0957371111 Fax: + 39,095 7371127 E - mail: info@acitrezza.it

Getting there: By car: From' the highway (A18) exit at the San Gregorio toll booth and follow the signs to Acicastello, la Riviera dei Ciclopi By car: From 'highway (A19) take the 'Fontanarossa airport exit and follow the signs to Catania and SS114.

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