SS. Mary of Help, the Patroness of Castellammare

This is the chronicle of the patronal feast took place in Castellammare del Golfo (TP) the 19 August 2002 pm 21,00 – Cala Marina The event is held annually in August. “Castellammare would be meaningless without Mary, Our Lady of Help. We find the identity of Castellammarese, around this sacred reality, around this Virgin Mother who says …

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In 2005 the “Vuitton Cup” a Trapani

There. 2005 – ACTS 8 & 9 An enchanting scenery and the ability to easily see the races from the ground. It was these strengths that led Ac Management, organizer of the 32nd America's Cup, to choose Trapani, city ​​located on the north west of Sicily, Acts as the seat of 8 & …

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Festivals in Sicily

In Sicily holidays throughout the year ! Festivals and celebrations in Trapani province… January Marsala Madonna della Cava February Santangelo Muxaro Festival Ricotta (first week) February Salemi Feast of St. Blaise – Festa del Pane: for the occasion, the bread is shaped like a cudduredda, small round loaves reminiscent of the throat, …

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Sicilian Recipes

Cassata Sicilian Cooking Recipes gr. 500 gr of ricotta. 300 sugar gr. 50 gr of dark chocolate. 50 gr candied pumpkin. 200 gr candied fruit. 200 marzipan 1 of sponge 30 cm diameter 1 glass of white vermouth Cannoli To peel: gr. 200 grams of flour …

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