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Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
In Manduria, San Francesco d’Assisi is celebrated on the day of the liturgical solemnity, with a program that involves the community and the Franciscan family. At 5:30 pm, the lamp of peace will be lit by Mayor Domenico Sammarco. After the mass, at 7 pm, the procession departs from Via Gigli e Poerio and winds through the stops accompanied by the city band “Giovanni Erario”, amidst the lights of the wooden and LED “villa”.\n\nUpon the return of the procession to the church, the evening continues with a performance by the flag and music group of the San Basilio district of Oria, followed by a fireworks display.
Original text in Italian
A Manduria si celebra San Francesco d’Assisi nel giorno della solennità liturgica, con un programma che coinvolge la comunità e la famiglia francescana. Alle 17.30 è prevista l’accensione della lampada della pace da parte del sindaco Domenico Sammarco. Dopo la messa, alle 19, la processione parte da via Gigli e Poerio e si snoda tra le soste accompagnata dalla banda cittadina “Giovanni Erario”, tra le luci della “villa” di legno e led.
Al rientro del corteo in chiesa, la serata prosegue con l’esibizione del gruppo sbandieratori e musici del rione San Basilio di Oria, seguita dallo spettacolo pirotecnico.
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- Banda Giovanni ErarioMarching band
- Sbandieratori e musici del rione San Basilio di OriaStreet performers
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