One hundred years old today, Carmela Falconi lives all alone in her apartment. Born on 11 april 1901 she has three children Nino, Saverio and Gigino, a renowned painter who recently was awarded a "Paliotto d'oro".

Tomorrow a Mass in the cathedral celebrated by the archbishop with all the parish priests from Marsica. In almost all places celebrations and procession for Good Friday. In Avezzano a procession with hooded characters and torches, in Tagliacozzo the mourners will wear the traditional «Babbalossi» costume. Always on Friday in Magliano faithfuls will meet for the ancient rite of the Desolata in the church of Santa Lucia.

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All night long sounds of drummers through the alleys of the town, then the procession and the much awaited "resuscita". The rites actually started on Ash Wednesday, and since then each Friday a procession commemorated the Passion. Tomorrow at midnight drums will start announcing the crucifixion. On Friday evening the procession of the Dead Christ, to finish on Sunday morning with the "resuscita" celebrating the meeting of Madonna and Jesus.

Folk traditions are strong also in the USA, says Mr Goeto Di Felice announcing a feast on Saturday 5 May in Boston, at restaurant «Venezia» for the Madonna del Borgo, patron of Vittorito.