Palm Sunday in Gangi (Tamburinari Rite)

Palm Sunday 2025 in Gangi

The 2025 edition was held on Sunday, April 13, confirming it as one of the most unique sacred rites in Sicily. The day began at 7:30 AM with the 'spartenza' in front of the churchyard of the Church of the Catena for the division and preparation of the palms; at 10:00 AM, the blessing at the Mother Church (Piazza del Popolo) followed, leading to the procession toward the Church of the Santissimo Salvatore for the 10:45 AM prayer service.

The twelve confraternities paraded wearing their traditional tunics with the effigies of their patron saints, each preceded by two Tamburinari. The solemn Mass was preceded by the tamburinata, the most anticipated moment, with the twenty-four Tamburinari striking their massive drums with rhythmic precision.