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June 15 is the Feast of St. Vitus, very much felt by the citizens of Spinazzola, in the province of Bat.
Music, food and wine products and the majestic tree of plenty, enliven the civil celebrations.
Another occasion of great appeal is the Feast of Maria Santissima del Bosco, patron saint of the town, which occurs between 12 and 14 August: these are the days in which many Spinazzolese who have emigrated abroad choose to return home to share the great day of celebration with their loved ones who have remained in their homeland.
Precisely to collect and enhance this important event in which the local community returns to
On August 15th, the Municipality of Spinazzola organizes the Festa dell’Emigrante, with music, typical dishes and stories to tell.
An appointment prepared, in the previous months, by a series of appointments carried out in collaboration with the Registry Office to facilitate the research of the Spinazzolese on their origins, by a series of cooking workshops to recover ancient recipes and by guided tours to discover the places of childhood and family homes.
The event received the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for the realization of cultural activities in favor of Italian descendants, to be carried out for the Year of Italian Roots.
Days
15 June 24
15 August 24
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Information/To know
Suitable for Everybody
Not wheelchair accessible
Location/The place
Address
Spinazzola, BT, Italia
How to get there
For those traveling by train: get off at Barletta station and take the replacement bus that takes you directly to the city center. For those traveling by plane: once you arrive at Bari Airport, use the car rental service. Distance Bari-Spinazzola: about 80 km.
