The Cefalà Palace in Cessaniti, home to the constitucting Museum of the lights, thanks also to Franco Pugliese, president of the association, will be transformed into a place of tradition, culture and conviviality to host in addition to the photographic exhibition on the patronal feast: a journey between tradition and memory and the exhibition of the gold of San Basilio the Great, a special event dedicated to the famous Vasilopita“Βασιλόπιτα”, Greek cake symbol of hope and tradition.
A unique opportunity to discover this Greek tradition and share one of the most loved traditions of Orthodox culture. Participants will be able to taste the delicious vasilopita, prepared according to authentic recipes, with the hidden coin inside ready to bring luck to those who find it.
“We want this first edition to become an annual appointment, a moment of joy and tradition that can grow over time,” said the president of the Panta Rei Association, Agata Mazzitelli, “Vasilopita represents a symbol of hope and prosperity, and we are happy to be able to share it with all those who will participate in the event.”
It is part of a context of celebration of the patronal feast, which this year assumes an even more special meaning, strengthening the sense of belonging and community also with the exhibition of the “gold” of San Basilio the Great “, thanks to Don Francesco, parish priest of Cessaniti and also, president of the feast committee, and the video connection with many emigrants ceased abroad.
The photographic exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the traditions and in the most significant moments of the patronal feast through the selection of photographs that capture the essence of the celebrations, from religious rites to processions, from the moments of popular festive to secular traditions that are handed down from generation to generation. The images testify to the importance of this anniversary as a moment of union, devotion and cultural identity.
The exhibition and exhibition of the “gold” of San Basilio the Great, as a tribute to our tradition and the faith that unites our community.
“The photographs tell stories of devotion, festive and belonging, and they remind us how fundamental the roots for our sense of community are” continues the president of the Panta Rei Association and also underlines the opportunity that the event at Palazzo Cefalà offers to live and relive the emotions of the patronal feast through the aim of those who have captured the most beautiful and significant moments of our tradition, and with the tasting of the vasilopita, Origins of the patron saint and our territory.