Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
In Matino, on November 22, the Pastorale di Santa Cecilia returns, a tradition that kicks off the Christmas season in Salento. At dawn, musicians from the Vincenzo Papadia town band walk through the village streets playing Christmas melodies on accordions, saxes, trumpets, and other instruments. Wrapped in their traditional red cloaks, the musicians animate the night and the start of the festive day, announcing the arrival of Advent with their characteristic notes.
Original text in Italian
A Matino, il 22 novembre ritorna la Pastorale di Santa Cecilia, una tradizione che inaugura il periodo natalizio nel Salento. All'alba, i musicisti della banda cittadina Vincenzo Papadia attraversano le vie del paese suonando melodie natalizie con fisarmoniche, sax, trombe e altri strumenti. I musicisti, avvolti nei loro tradizionali mantelli rossi, animano la notte e l'inizio della giornata in festa, annunciando l'arrivo dell'Avvento con le loro note caratteristiche.
Nearby, on the same days
- Sound Therefore I AmSun 22 November · Melissano · 6.9 km away
- Pastorals for Santa Cecilia and Sant’AndreaSun 22 November · Gallipoli · 14 km away
- Nacque al Mondo un SoleSun 22 November · Galatina · 16 km away
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Other editions
- 2025Pastorale di santa ceciliaSat 22 November
- 2024Pastorale di santa cecilia22 and 24 November
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Churches and cryptsMatriceskirche San GiorgioThe Church of St. George is the oldest monument in Matino and has been the
focus of popular devotion since the 1500s. Matino very close
Churches and cryptsBasilica Sanctuary of Madonna della ColturaThe basilica dedicated to Santa Maria della Coltura (Saint Mary of the
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tradition. Parabita 2.6 km away