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Novoli (Lecce): Bonfire for Sant’Antonio Abate Feast Day

Unnamed Venue Fòcara in Novoli, Italy

Novoli, a small town near Lecce, honors the town's patron, Sant'Antonio Abate, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and grape vines ...

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Novoli (Lecce): Bonfire for Sant’Antonio Abate Feast Day

Unnamed Venue Fòcara in Novoli, Italy

Novoli, a small town near Lecce, honors the town's patron, Sant'Antonio Abate, on the eve of his feast day January 17. The origin of the fire ritual is said to date back at least 1,000 years and is credited to monks from the east who settled in Novoli. The fòcara is a bonfire constructed of olive branches and grape vines ...

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