Saint Anthony Abbot Festival – Lu Sbannimènde
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Saint Anthony Abbot Festival – Lu Sbannimènde

16 Jan 2025 — 19 Jan 2025
San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore — Pescara (068)

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Edition 2025 — Lu Sbannimènde

In January 2025, San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore once again renewed the Saint Anthony Abbot festival with 'lu Sbannimènde', one of the most authentic folk rituals in Abruzzo. The event featured the blessing of animals and the agricultural community in Piazza del Duomo, a band-led procession, the distribution of blessed bread and fava beans, the sacred 'frasche' auction, and a closing with the Saint Anthony chant and fireworks from Piazzale Porta Grande.

For the 2025 edition, the community of San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore (PE) celebrated the Saint Anthony Abbot festival according to the centuries-old rite passed down through generations. The religious program included Holy Masses, the blessing of animals in Piazza del Duomo, and a procession accompanied by the Banda Città di Chieti, along with the distribution of blessed bread and fava beans. In the afternoon, 'lu Sbannimènde' took place, the auction of 'frasche' and gifts offered by the faithful, while in the evening, the Saint Anthony chant and fireworks from Piazzale Porta Grande concluded the festivities, confirming the vitality of one of the most genuine Carnival traditions in Abruzzo.

Where does it take place — Lu Sbannimènde

Piazza del Duomo e Piazzale Porta Grande

Piazza del Duomo, 1, 65020 San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore

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