Festeggiamenti per l'Assunta a Piani

The Assumption in Piani

The hamlet of Piani in Imperia, in Liguria, celebrates the Festeggiamenti per l'Assunta (Celebrations for the Assumption) every August 15th, on the occasion of the solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is one of the most important religious festivals of the summer, particularly cherished in neighbourhood and hamlet communities.

Between Faith and Ferragosto Festivities

The observance combines the religious dimension - with Holy Mass and a procession in honour of the Madonna - with the festive spirit typical of Ferragosto. Around the celebrations, moments of conviviality unfold, with stalls, music, and events that liven up the hamlet in the heart of summer.

A Community Festival

The celebrations for the Assumption are an occasion for residents of Piani and for holidaymakers present in the city during the summer to gather. It is the neighbourhood's festival, built by the parish community and experienced as a moment of identity and belonging.

Imperia's Ferragosto

As part of Imperia's rich summer calendar, the Assumption festival in Piani helps to keep the city vibrant, even in its hamlets, away from the seafront and the centre, celebrating the religious and popular traditions of the Riviera dei Fiori.