Feast of the Patronage of the Blessed Virgin of the Most Holy Rosary
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Feast of the Patronage of the Blessed Virgin of the Most Holy Rosary

22 Aug 2025 — 24 Aug 2025
Montemesola — Taranto (073)

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Edition 2025 — Feast of the Patronage of the Madonna del Rosario

The 2025 edition of the Feast of the Patronage of the Blessed Virgin of the Most Holy Rosary took place in Montemesola from August 22 to 24. Three days of devotion and entertainment that brought together the community and emigrant Montemesola natives, featuring the return of historical illuminations restored after more than fifteen years. A few months later, the festival was added to the Inventory of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Puglia.

The 2025 edition opened on Friday, August 22, with the translation of the statues of the Blessed Virgin of the Rosary, Saint Dominic, and Saint Catherine. On Saturday, August 23, the Eucharistic celebration, the traditional ceremony of the handing over of the keys to the city by the Mayor, and the Dominici's Dancing Fountains show took place in Largo Osanna, with water, light, fire, and laser effects. On Sunday, August 24, the procession through the city streets, the final Holy Mass, and the fireworks display in the Molinelle area took place; in Piazza IV Novembre, the illuminations curated by Cav. Vincenzo Memmola, children's and food areas, and the musical event "Balla Live in Tour" with laser harp were featured. A return of the festival capable of uniting generations, with historical illuminations restored after over fifteen years.

Where does it take place — Feast of the Patronage of the Madonna del Rosario

Chiesa Madre e centro storico (Largo Osanna, Piazza IV Novembre)

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Feast of the Patronage of the Madonna del Rosario in brief

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