Year 200112 April/aprile 2001
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Guardiagrele - Oil and farro in Caprafico / Olio e farro in Caprafico
The Piana di Caprafico is a divine place. 30 km from the sea, and not far from the ski-fields either, biological crops and olive trees are grown on pebble soil. The miracle was made by Giacomo Santoleri, a pioneer of biological agriculture in Abruzzo. His agritour centre can accomodate 8 people.
12 April/aprile 2001
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Good Friday / Venerd́ Santo, by Jolanda Ferrara
This long interesting article deals in detail with some of the most celebrated processions in Abruzzo, among them the Processione del Cristo Morto in Chieti, the Living Via Crucis in Gessopalena. The meaning and traditions of the congregations in the different places are analyzed.
12 April/aprile 2001
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The Talami of Resurrection / I Talami della Resurrezione
In this articles the many rites connected to the resurrection of Christ in many places in Abruzzo are described: in Lanciano on Saturday night and Easter morning, then the celebrated Madonna che scappa in Sulmona, and similar representations in Corropoli and Spoltore, and on Tuesday the spectacular Talami in Orsogna.
12 April/aprile 2001
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Pre-christian rites / I Culti Pre-cristiani
All the celebrations connected to the Passion and Resurrection of Christ grew over ancient pagan rites for the rebirth of nature and as good omen for the new harvest. The pagan god Adonis, who died and was then born again was a symbol of green life in nature. The pre-Christian rites were connected to the fertility of the fields, a great symbol of which was represented by the leaves of the olive tree.