''Fucacoste'' Festival In Orsara Di Puglia
In Orsara di Puglia, Italy, on November 1, 2024, the town celebrates ''Fucacoste e Cocce Priatorje,'' an ancient festival dedicated to the memory of the dead. This tradition, which predates Halloween, brings thousands of locals and visitors together in a night of remembrance, with bonfires illuminating the town's streets and anthropomorphic carved pumpkins symbolizing the spirits of the deceased. This cultural event emphasizes a connection between the living and the dead, creating an atmosphere of respect and unity. (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto)
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- ILEA003537365
- Registered date
- 2024/11/01 00:00:00
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- NurPhoto / Kyodo News Images
- Media source
- Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto
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- 5513 × 3675 pixel
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- 23.38(MB)*
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