1 May 2001
The summaries in English were extracted from complete articles published on Il Centro - Quotidiano d'Abruzzo and Il Messaggero - Abruzzo edition.
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1 May 2001 - Il Messaggero
Bucchianico - The banderesi are back / Tornano i banderesi
The Sagra dei Banderesi in honor of Pope Sant'Urbano I, is one of the most important popular traditions in Abruzzo. The "ciammaichella" parade will take place on 20 May, today the Chivalrous events will be held. Director of the performance Tonino Zappacosta. More events on 20, 24 and 25 May.
1 May 2001 - Il Centro
Cocullo - Next Thursday in Cocullo for San Domenico / A Cocullo giovedì la processione di San Domenico
Thousands of tourists each year come to the small village of Cocullo for the traditional snake-charmers' event. The statue of the Saint will be carried in a procession covered with snakes, which must not cover his eyes, or it will be bad omen. The faithful will pull the chain of a bell with their teeth, to be protected against toothache, and leave Cocull walking backwards, always facing the village. In Pretoro too a representation for San Domenico is due.
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