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Santo Patrono del Comune di
Contessa Entellina, Maria della Favara e dell'Immacolata, celebrato e
Settembre 8th. In Arbreshe, the name reads, Shen Meria e Favars (Holy Mother
of Favors). The patron saint of Contessa Entellina is Madonna della Favara,
celebrated from September 6 - 8th. |
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There
is a week long celebration with music, Mass and food for the annual event of
the Madonna della Favara. The celebration ends on the night of September 8th,
with the street parade of the Madonna statue lifted on the shoulders of 50
strong men. Fireworks are part of the celebration. The Contessiotti carry the
Madonna and stop at each piazza along the way to rest. At the end of the
procession, the statue is returned to the Latin Church up hill. The 50 men
run up the hill carrying the Madonna, three times and returning to the base
of the hill, to symbolize the life of Christ. |