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The historic streets of these towns are packed with revellers for parades, parties and competitions. Papier mâché floats satirize current events or figures of popular culture.
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Chefs compete in a cous cous contest, with tastings.
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Crowds gather in Castelvetrano to see the statue of Christ enter from one end of the piazza, while the Madonna enters from the other. To a dramatic drum beat, they move toward one another and come together in an embrace.
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One of the most spectacular floats of all the Sicilian festivals is paraded from Piazza di Santa Maria through the narrow streets of the village to Piazza Loreto. The tall float carries young local boys dressed up as angels, saints, Jesus and the Madonna.
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Throughout Zafferana Etnea, a fair of local wine, chestnuts, cheese, honey and mushrooms.
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A procession of 20 huge scenes of Christ’s Passion, decorated with flowers, is accompanied by bands playing funeral dirges.
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Watch ricotta made in traditional and modern methods.
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Artichoke festival, and music in the main piazza.
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A tasting of pasta and carob biscuits.
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Fish festival at the port.
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