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  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 470.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 327.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 242.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 221.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 207.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 148.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 530.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 476.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 471.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 461.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 393.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 356.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 318.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 311.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 292.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 217.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 193.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 161.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 94.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 81.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 365.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 317.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 175.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 89.jpg
  • Calitri (AV) Italy - 14/04/2006 -  In Calitri, the most important celebration of Good Friday is organized by the Fraternity of the Immaculate Conception. ``The Procession of the Mystery'' is a colourful and moving ritual in which fraternity brothers or "fratelli" don in white capes and hoods and wear crowns of thorns on their heads. They walk sombrely to the Sanctuary of Santa Lucia in the nearby Mount Calvery, followed by the town faithful.
    Via Crucis Calitri 14-04-06 07.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 210.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 208.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 190.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 141.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 217.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 125.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 118.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 100.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 90.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 75.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 43.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 34.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 216.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 207.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 206.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 20.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 194.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 06.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 88.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 68.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 29.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 212.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 197.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 185.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 99.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 93.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 58.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 175.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 168.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 154.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 150.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 15.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 148.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 146.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 136.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 111.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 106.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 213.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 55.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 189.jpg
  • Pignola/Basilicata/Italy  17-05-08 - The traditional procession of the "Uglia". For the celebrations for the ?Madonna del Pantano?, a religious procession called ?della Uglia? takes place in the centre of Pignola. A little fabric throne having the shape of a steeple, with a painted image of the Madonna, is taken in procession around the village by a group of young people and followed by a band of locals. The Uglia bearers meet on their way obstacles in the narrow lanes, such as fires of brooms, called ?fanoia?. This tradition probably represents the fight between Good and Evil or maybe it is a way for making the Madonna spend more time in the quarter, so that people can ask for her protection. The Uglia bearers stage several attempts to jump into the flames, taking some Dutch courage in the form of wine. When the flames die out, the procession passes through the embers with a sudden jump and keeps on going until it meets further fires...
    La Uglia - Pignola 17-05-08 163.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". Procession with living statues and paintings. On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 329.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". The Procession of the bread. On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 05.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". Procession with living statues and paintings. On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 322.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". The Procession of the bread. On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 11.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". The Procession of the bread. On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 12.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 93.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 88.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 80.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 59.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 378.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 356.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 325.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 216.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 211.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 209.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 66.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 355.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 296.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 202.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 99.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 86.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 76.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". The "Catoio", the place of the "the rite of the first blood".  On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 47.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 307.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 183.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 180.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 165.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 162.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 159.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 146.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 139.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 122.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 112.jpg
  • Verbicaro/Calabria/Italy 20-03-08 - Ritual of the "Battenti". On the night of Holy Thursday Verbicaro stages the traditional rite of Battenti, which dates back to 1473. Initially characterized by "the rite of the first blood", which means the protagonists beat their legs vigorously with their hands until they become red. Then, with a tool cork "cardillo" which has embedded pieces of glass, they start to beat themselves and the first blood flows. As the blood flows, a man carrying a bottle to his lips, blows wine into the wounds...When everyone has his legs covered with blood, they start to run with hands crossed on the chest. Three times they circle the old town stopping in front of churches. They leave as a group but it is not a procession, each runner has their own route and the streets may differ. The event takes place between Thursday  and Friday  (between midnight and 02.00). At 4.00 (approx.) in the morning there is a solemn procession with living statues and paintings.
    I Battenti - Verbicaro 21-03-08 110.jpg
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