Saint Anthony Abbot Festival
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Saint Anthony Abbot Festival

19 Jan 2025
Villar Focchiardo — Torino (201)

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The 2025 edition of the Saint Anthony Abbot Festival in Villar Focchiardo was celebrated on Sunday, January 19, led by Priori Matteo Bisaschi and Luca Donalisio, accompanied by Godfather Luciano Giovale and Godmother Carla Re. The day combined the Mass, the blessing of animals and agricultural machinery, a lively tractor parade through the village streets, and the traditional lunch featuring typical Piedmontese dishes.

The 2025 Saint Anthony Abbot Festival in Villar Focchiardo took place on Sunday, January 19. It was led by young Priori Matteo Bisaschi and Luca Donalisio, with Godfather Luciano Giovale and Godmother Carla Re. The morning began with a gathering and a festive toast, followed by the Mass officiated by Father Soavina and the blessing of animals and agricultural machinery on the church square. A colorful tractor parade then made its way through the village streets. The event continued at the Multi-purpose Center with an aperitif and the Saint Anthony Abbot Lunch featuring typical Piedmontese dishes, while the afternoon was enlivened by popular songs from the "Giuvu d' na volta".

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