June 23 marks the solemnity of Corpus Domini. Also in Pontelandolfo, this religious celebration is accompanied by a procession along the streets of the town. As usual, the ceremony is preceded by the procession of children who distribute flower petals when passing through Corpus Domini. On this occasion, all the votive shrines in the town, where the procession stops, are decorated with altars and wildflowers, among which the brooms stand out like the undisputed queens. With their characteristic golden yellow color and their intense aroma, the brooms characterize the summer vegetation of Pontelandolfo offering a wonderful scenery and a pleasant sensory experience to passers-by. The procession leaves at 6.30pm from the Church of the Holy Savior and continues to Piazza Roma, Viale Europa, Via Vittime del Lavoro of Bridgeport, Via Piano della Croce, Via Canalone, via Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, via Falcone and Borsellino, via E. Gentile, Via San Rocco concluding with the arrival at the Church of San Rocco.
Author: Jacopo
For the third consecutive year on 3 and 4 August 2019 the official rally “Vietato Sfumare – Wild Camp” will be held, organized by the Fuori Fase, a Pontelandolfese group of enthusiasts and true lovers of “curved” cars !!
A two days in free camping in total harmony with nature, Plastic Free event, in Lente Piana, the one organized by Fuori Fase in the name of passion for the uninterruptedly produced car for 65 years that has the record of longevity and for years it was the most sold car in the world with 21.529.464 examples !!!
Guests and friends from different cities in Italy, for an event that combines the true passion for VWs with that for respect for pristine nature and true friendship.
For all the gatherers, a program has been planned that foresees different tourist and culinary moments that highlight the peculiarities of Pontelandolfesi and Alto Sannio.
There will be several crews present with vintage buses and beetles!
Coordinates: 41.300322, 14.626042
For info and contacts:
Michele: 328 949 2507
John: 335 181 5301
Giuliano: 333 284 5818
The procession of Saint Anthony of Padova, held on June 13th, is a religious ceremony particularly dear to the tradition of Pontelandolfo of which Saint Anthony is the patron saint. On the occasion of the function, small loaves of blessed bread (called pagnottelle) are distributed among the faithful according to the ancient custom that in the past included the offering of bread to the poor by devotees and pilgrims, as a symbol of devotion and thanksgiving towards the Saint of Padova prodigal of graces and advice. The procession in honor of the saint takes place after 6.00 pm Mass and crosses most of the town center, following the following path: departure from the ancient Church of the Santissimo Salvatore where the nineteenth-century statue of the Saint, Piazza Roma, Viale Europa, Via Falcone and Borsellino, Via Canalone, Via Piazza Papa Giovanni XXIII, Via Falcone e Borsellino, Via Gentile, Piazza San Rocco, Viale Europa, back in the Mother Church. The passage of the statue of the saint, which according to the faithful who carry it on the shoulder, seems to be one of the heaviest among the statues carried in procession, is generally preceded by the procession of children who received the holy Communion before and who are wearing the white habit. The little ones, in fact, are entrusted to the protection of the Saint. At the end of the religious celebration there is a civil festival with live music and the usual fireworks.
In keeping with its tradition and that of its country, this year the cultural folk association Ri Ualanegli will organize 3 evenings during the folklore week dedicated to cultural and traditional interchange between various peoples with different customs and traditions. In the evenings of 2-3-6 August we will host groups coming both from the neighboring Italian regions and from faraway countries, starting from Colombia, passing through Portugal and Ireland, until we reach distant Thailand.
