Historical Procession of Frederick II and the Tournament of the Rioni - Oria (Brindisi) A historical re-enactment of an age-old event from the Middle Ages, with processions in costumes and chivalrous tournaments to determine the supremacy of one of the four quarters- or 'rioni' - of the city.
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The Knife Dance - Ruffano (Lecce) On the night between 15 and 16 August, in Torrepaduli, a small hamlet of Ruffano, takes place the traditional knife dance for the patronal festival of San Rocco
Feast of the patron saints Teodoro d’Amasea and San Lorenzo da Brindisi - Brindisi (Brindisi) During the first weekend of September the solemn celebration to honour San Teodoro d’Amasea and San Lorenzo da Brindisi, the patron saints, includes light shows, fireworks and a picturesque procession in the sea.
Festival of San Cataldo - Taranto (Taranto) A cheerful and colourful procession of boats leads the silver statue of San Cataldo through the navigable canal, the Mar Piccolo and Mar Grande of the city of Taranto
Anniversary of the Death of Padre Pio - San Giovanni Rotondo (Foggia) An appointment in the heart of the Gargano area, in S. Giovanni Rotondo, for the celebration of the anniversary of the death of Padre Pio, with a solemn Mass, a pilgrimage to the Saint's tomb and funeral vigil
Rites of Holy Week - Taranto (Taranto) The most moving and meaningful of ceremonies in southern Italy
The Dauno Carnival - Manfredonia (Foggia) A great fancy-dress event, with dances, masks, floats and many other cultural initiatives.
The Putignano Carnival - Putignano (Bari) One of the oldest carnivals in Southern Italy, with floats and playful masked groups forming a joyful and coloured parade.
Ancient Fair of St. Jacob - Alberona (Foggia) It seems that the ancient fair of St. Jacob has been taking place for about six centuries.
Apulian arts and crafts market exhibition - Altamura (Bari) Market exhibition of local handicrafts
Project created in collaboration with InnovaPuglia.
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