Sinagra Carnival

The Carnival of the Nebrodi village

The Sinagra Carnival is the main festive appointment in Sinagra, a charming town in the province of Messina set amongst the Nebrodi Mountains, along the banks of the Naso stream and surrounded by hazelnut, olive, and chestnut groves. For a few weeks in February, this small Sicilian town transforms into a vibrant street party, featuring allegorical floats, colorful masks, and an entire community gathering in the main square.

The "Carnevale du Zu Turi"

The festival is affectionately known as the "Carnevale du Zu Turi", named after Salvatore Mosè, a historic figure of the Sinagra Carnival who for many years enlivened the festivities with his humor, pranks, and generosity. To this day, the tradition is upheld by the Mosè family and their friends with the same passion as in the past, and one of the most cherished rituals remains the famous shower of fried meatballs distributed to the crowd.

Allegorical floats and masked groups

The heart of the festival lies in the parades of allegorical floats: works carefully crafted by local artisans which, accompanied by masked groups, wind through the town center in a long procession. The route culminates in the square, which turns into a large open-air dance floor. At the end of the parades, the awards ceremony for the floats and participating groups takes place, a moment highly anticipated by the community.

Music and dance parties

Accompanying the Carnival days is a rich program of dance parties in the market area, animated by local bands and orchestras with live music until late at night. These evenings, which are free and open to everyone, are one of the hallmarks of the event and help make the Sinagra Carnival a powerful moment of social cohesion.

A community celebration

Organized by the S.N.M. Association - Sinagra Nuovo Millennio together with the Municipality of Sinagra and with the invaluable support of volunteers, the Civil Protection, and local associations like Project X, the Sinagra Carnival demonstrates how, even in small towns, the power of collective effort can transform a traditional festival into an event capable of attracting visitors from all the surrounding Nebrodi towns.