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 Classical representations in Syracuse
A performance of a tragedy in the Greek theatre. In Syracuse there is the National Institute of the ancient drama, whose aim is to relive the ancient drama by bringing it back to its “natural space”, exactly the Greek theatre of Syracuse. The season of the classical representations starts towards the middle of May and comes to an end at the end of June (for information please call toll free number 800 54 26 44).
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The “Infiorata” of Noto
 Every year, the third Sunday of May is dedicated to the “Infiorata”, a special event of the city of Noto. Nicolaci street will be covered with its sixteen colourful squares of vegetable material and petals of Mediterranean flowers. This year’s theme for the XXIIIth edition of the “Infiorata” is “The Sicilian painting of the 18th century”.
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 St Lucy’s Day, Syracuse
On December 13, the statue, placed on a rich litter, is carried in a slow procession, form the Cathedral to the Church of Saint Lucy at the Sepulchre; the procession is followed by a 18th century rococo coach, pulled by four horses, escorted by personages in genuine costume of that time. In the whole town it is a great festivity, with popular games and stands. The statue will stay exposed in the sanctuary eight days to come back later to the Cathedral with another big procession, music and illuminations.
During the days dedicated to the Saint, it is the custom to prepare the “uccioli”, votive breads eye-shaped, and the “cuccìa”, a cake of wheat (cooked in the water or milk) with ricotta or honey.
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 The Sea festival and the Regatta of Our Lady of the Assumption
Every year, the usual appointment with the Sea festival takes place in the month of August, which celebrates this fundamental and characteristic resource, together with the artistic and cultural treasures of the city of Syracuse. Another special event is, the 15th of August, with the traditional and historical “Regatta of Our Lady of the Assumption”, this creates a challenge for and within the individual crews representing the ancient blocks of the city, in the beautiful port of Syracuse.Festa del Mare e Regata dell'Assunta
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Medfest
 Every year, in Buccheri, on the occasion of the August holidays, the municipality organize a valuable medieval festival. Among the fumes of roast sausages and the sweet scents of the “cannoli alla ricotta” (spiced pastries cylinders stuffed with “ricotta”), a many-coloured “cortège” defiles all along the streets of the village crowded with people, charmed by the wonderful tunics and the pressing roll of drums. |
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 The Chocolate Festival – Modica
Every year, in Modica, in March, takes place the Eurochocolate, a very important “rendez-vous” for all the people passionately fond of chocolate. During its three days, the festival attracts about one hundred thousand visitors.
A whole week of shows, events, tasting and tour to discover and appreciate the finesse of the modicans pastries.
Indispensable and most important not to loose this great occasion to observe the craftmanship of the local talent in action, like the ancients “Bonaiuto confectioner’s shop”, “Elvira’s confectioner’s shop” and “Rizza’s confectioner’s shop”.
Here, accompanied by experienced gourmet, you can discover the processing techniques and the very ancient history of this authentic modican treasure.
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