Marcia della Pace
The March of Peace and Solidarity is a journey that starts from Cisternino and reaches the Marinelli district, birthplace of Father Francesco Convertini, a Salesian missionary in India.
Sparo del panno
On the Holy Saturday a purple cloth, hanging above the altar during the season o[...]
Santu Lazzaru
In ancient times, Easter in Salento was introduced by Christ’s Passion’s Car[...]
Living Nativity Scenes
From 25 December to 6 January: living crib in the historic center. For the occas[...]
Saint Lucia
In Galatone, the inhabitants start to feel the Christmas spirit from December 12[...]
Santissimi Medici
It is held on September 25th and 26th. Religious festival with lights and firewo[...]
Cristu di Tabelle
September 14th, a religious festival in the ancient farmhouse of Tabelle. For th[...]
Madonna of Grace
The celebrations in honour of Our Lady of Grace take place since the Eighties of[...]
Palio delle contrade
It is held either in the first ten days of August or early September. Event with[...]
Sant’Anna / Galatone in pot
On 26 July, another religious festival with illuminations. For the occasion ther[...]
Festa SS. Crocifisso e Carro di Sant’Elena
The feast of Holy Crucifix of the Pietà is celebrated from 2nd to 4th May. The [...]
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