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IN ITALY, THERE ARE PROCESSIONS HONORING SAINTS AS PATRONS OF
TOWNS AND VILLAGES. PARADES, CELEBRATIONS, MUSIC AND FOOD ARE ALL
A PART OF THE FESTIVITIES.
Submitter comment:
PROCESSIONS ARE ESPECIALLY PROMINENT ON THE FEAST OF THE
ASSUMPTION ON AUGUST 15. THESE PROCESSIONS ARE PROMINENT IN THE
TOWN OF POGGIO PICENZE, PROV. L'AQUILA. THE INFORMANT'S FATHER
WAS BORN AND LIVED IN THIS TOWN. HER AUNTS AND COUSINS STILL
LIVE THERE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT ; DETROIT ; CAMPUS
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern BELIEF -- Religious hero |
Date learned: 02-26-1979