Vacation Locations (say that 5x fast yo)

• Verdura Golf and Spa Resort (5 star)

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Almond Blossom Festival in Agrigento

• In Agrigento, almond trees are in bloom at the beginning of February. The city celebrates this event with an

• Annual Festival of Folklore (lasting ten days) • Begins with an inaugural torchlight procession starting from the temple of

Concord, as it happened at the time of ancient Greek colonies. • Features folk groups from all over the world, challenging each other in public

squares and avenues with dance and music performances in traditional costumes.

Il Palio dei Normanni

• Recalls the successful heroic deeds of Rogier de Hauteville, who in 1071 defeated the Saracens and conquered Sicily.

• According to tradition, Pope Niccolò gave the Count a standard portraying the Virgin Mary with the Child, which he later donated to the citizens of Piazza Armerina.

• The town celebrates this event with religious and profane ceremonies from August 12th to 14th, culminating in a colourful joust on the last day.

Recipe

Manna

• Ash tree sap used as a natural sweetener