Scanno (AQ): Le sagne di Sant’Antonio Barone
In Scanno, 17 January is marked by the blessing and sharing of sagne pasta for Sant’Antonio Abate, a tradition of faith, charity, and food.
Sagre, feste, markets and cultural happenings across Chieti, Pescara, Teramo and L’Aquila, gathered in one place.
In Scanno, 17 January is marked by the blessing and sharing of sagne pasta for Sant’Antonio Abate, a tradition of faith, charity, and food.
La Serenate delle Chezette is busking Scanno style. Through a simple serenade, your reward is a meal and company in the deep dark winter. It takes place on the eve of Epiphany (5th Jan), villagers hang up a sock and sing this traditional folk song called the Chezette.
The most famous San Martino festival in Abruzzo is hosted in Scanno with 3 giant bonfires that will fertilise the earth over the coming winter!
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