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ISTITUTO MAGISTRALE STATALE “REGINA MARGHERITA” - PALERMO
COMENIUS PROJECT “DISCOVERING EACH OTHER”
MEETING IN KUNDA (ESTONIA) 5TH - 10TH MAY 2014
The Story of the Almond Blossom Festival
La Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore
In Sicily the almond blossoms are considered the first sign of spring; once the pretty pink and white blossoms begin to appear, we know that winter is over.
• The Sagra del
Mandorlo in Fiore
(Almond Blossom
Festival) originated in
1934 in Naro, a town
in the province of
Agrigento.
• It was born with the intention to commercialize
typical Sicilian products, in the surroundings of
almond trees in blossom.
• The
archaeological
area known as
the Valley of
the Temples in
Agrigento is
one of the most
important
archeological
sites in the world
The festival lasts about 10 days and events include concerts and dances featuring traditional music and regional folk costumes. A fireworks show and a children’s parade where the participants wear colourful and elaborate costumes are other significant moments.
The festival ends with a Big Paradeof all the folk groups, Sicilian carts and marching bands that move from the city centre to the Valley of the Temples, with a final show at the Temple of Concord.
