Madonna di Galeano Festival
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Edition 2025 — Madonna di Galeano
The 2025 edition of the Madonna di Galeano Festival took place in Torchiarolo from April 19 to 22, intertwining religious rites and civil events. The program opened on Saturday, April 19, with the solemn Easter Vigil and the enthronement of the statue of the Madonna, accompanied by the "Panaredhhre and Puddhricasci" competition dedicated to traditional Easter sweets and the opening of exhibitions. On Sunday, April 20, Piazza Castello hosted Salento folk music by the Gruppo Folk 2000 with the "Balla Balla Live Tour". On Monday, April 21, after the pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Galeano, illuminations and fireworks accompanied the "Happyazza - Foody Square" food festival. On Tuesday, April 22, the solemn town procession at 5 PM, accompanied by the Oratory band, closed the festivities by crossing the main streets of the town.
Programme
Saturday, April 19
- Solemn Easter Vigil and enthronement of the Madonna di Galeano
- "Panaredhhre and Puddhricasci" competition (traditional Easter sweets) and opening of exhibitions
Sunday, April 20
- Piazza Castello: Salento folk music with Gruppo Folk 2000, "Balla Balla Live Tour"
Monday, April 21
- Morning: traditional fair
- Pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Galeano
- 8 PM, upon return from the pilgrimage: illuminations and fireworks with the "Happyazza - Foody Square" food festival
Tuesday, April 22
- 5 PM: solemn town procession through the main streets of Torchiarolo, accompanied by the Oratory band
Highlights
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Where does it take place — Madonna di Galeano
Chiesa Matrice e Santuario rurale di Galeano
Madonna di Galeano in brief
History of Madonna di Galeano
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