Festa di Sant'Agata
The Festival of Saint Agatha is the most important religious festival of Catania, Sicily, commemorating the life of the city's patron saint, Agatha of Sicily. It takes place annually from 3 to 5 February and on 17 August. The earlier dates commemorate the martyrdom of the Catanaian saint, while the latter date celebrates the return to Catania of her remains, after these had been transferred to Constantinople by the Byzantine general George Maniaces as war booty and remained there for 86 years.
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On my trip to Sicily at 2020,
I accidentally ran into the biggest festival on this island.
My interest was immediately piqued.
Festa di Sant'Agata
A festival associated with fire.
From the fireworks in the sky to the countless candles on the ground, they all symbolize the veneration of the Mother Agatha.
Saints queue in a endless line, waiting to offer the candles in their hands to the Holy Car.
From time to time, the holy car carrying the icon of St. Agatha has to stop and take candles to the truck before the procession can continue.
The main street of the city becomes a sea of candles.
Spectacular！
AUSPICIOUS
