Feast of San Giuseppe in Roccapalumba

The feast of San Giuseppe in Roccapalumba takes place on 18 and 19 March.
The feast of St. Joseph takes place to coincide with the spring equinox and this shows how this feast has its roots in pagan rites of an older tradition. In fact, ancient rites full of meaning take place in Roccapalumba, such as the rite of fire or light and the sacred banquet.
The celebrations begin on the evening of March 18th with the procession of the simulacrum of Baby Jesus accompanied by music with fast-paced rhythms and from the traditional fanare, long torches made by intertwining ampelodesmo branches held in the hands of children. Furthermore, as the simulacrum of the Child passes by, the traditional blazes of St. Joseph are lit, large bonfires located in the various districts of the village.
On the occasion of the feast of St. Joseph, the altars of Saint Joseph and the tavulate, tables laden with every kind of dish that are offered to the needy and orphans of the town, the virginieddi.

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