Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot and Historical Carnival of Pignola
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Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot and Historical Carnival of Pignola

17 Jan 2025 — 19 Jan 2025
Pignola — Potenza (076)

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Edition 2025 — Historical Carnival of Pignola

The 2025 edition of the Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot and the Historical Carnival of Pignola, the 623rd, took place in mid-January in Pignola. The community renewed the centuries-old rites of the Fanoja, the blessing of animals, and the mule race, followed by the opening of the Historical Carnival with the traditional masks.

In 2025, Pignola celebrated the 623rd edition of the Festival of Saint Anthony Abbot intertwined with the Historical Carnival of Pignola, in mid-January. As tradition dictates, the festival began with the collection of wood by mule, the arrangement of the bonfire pile in the square, and the lighting of the Fanoja, the blessed bonfire in honor of the saint.

In the following days, the devotional parades of adorned animals, the Holy Mass with the blessing of mules, donkeys, and horses, the mule race, and the start of the Historical Carnival led by the mask "Zë Gërard Fottë" and his band took place, amidst music, colors, and traditional flavors.

Where does it take place — Historical Carnival of Pignola

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele

Historical Carnival of Pignola in brief

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History of Historical Carnival of Pignola

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