The Miggianese Befana
La Befana Miggianese
- Wed 6 January 2027
- Miggiano (LE)
Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
The Befana returns to Miggiano with a children's celebration, reviving a tradition from the 1970s. In Piazza Municipio, a volunteer dressed as the Befana hands out stockings filled with local sweets: purciddhruzzi, mustazzoli, and almond paste. It's a chance to introduce children to the flavors and customs of Salento, celebrating Epiphany day with the authentic tastes of Miggianese pastry.
Original text in Italian
La Befana torna a Miggiano con una festa dedicata ai bambini, riprendendo una tradizione degli anni '70. In Piazza Municipio, una volontaria travestita da Befana distribuisce calze piene di dolci locali: purciddhruzzi, mustazzoli e pasta di mandorle. Un'occasione per far conoscere ai più piccoli i sapori e le usanze salentine, celebrando il giorno dell'Epifania con i gusti autentici della pasticceria miggianese.
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