Feast of Maria Santissima Assunta in Trappeto

La Feast of Maria SS Assunta is dedicated to Patron Saint of Trappeto, the Sicilian town of 3.000 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Palermo: here, in the country overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare, the Feast of Maria SS Assunta is celebrated every year in August in Trappeto.

The peculiarity of this event lies in the many activities that during the Festival are linked to the world of the sea: from the preparation of the boats, to the Procession, from the Antenna a Mare race to the rowing boat challenges, up to the night lighting of the Gulf, thanks to the boats that put out to sea decorated with lights and candles in honor of the Madonna, the relationship between the faithful of Trappeto, the Madonna SS Assunta their Patroness and the vastness of the sea, is very deep.

Before the statue of the Patroness, at sunset, is embarked to head out to sea, along the streets of the center there is the Procession, which leads the statue towards the marina, while the seafront is filled with stands and perfumes, among typical products of local cuisine and handicrafts. To conclude the Feast of Maria SS Assunta in Trappeto, in the middle of the night, there is a great live concert.

The story linked to the Feast of Maria SS Assunta in Trappeto

What today appear as fascinating and fun activities related to the seafaring world of Trappeto are actually the ancient traditions historical and religious of the village, in fact the Congregation of Maria SS Assunta, which today has the task of organizing the Feast of Maria SS Assunta in Trappeto, faithfully reproduces almost all the typical activities of this Festival, which originated in the XNUMXth century.

La Patron Saint, was celebrated in Trappeto for the first time in 1897, with the characteristic boats adorned for the occasion by the owners, who then dabbled in rowing endurance competitions or in the Procession following the fercolo at sea.

This Festival has always involved all the inhabitants of the village, but its echo has also reached the neighboring countries, bringing many visitors to Trappeto every year.

When the Feast of Maria SS Assunta takes place in Trappeto

La Feast of Maria SS Assunta in Trappeto it takes place on the 15th of August, but the preparations in the town already begin on the 8th of the month.

Where the Feast of Maria SS Assunta takes place in Trappeto

La Feast of Maria SS Assunta in Trappeto it takes place at U Scaru, between the church and the small port, along the main streets of the village and in the open sea.

What to do during the Feast of Maria SS Assunta in Trappeto

Who has never witnessed one Procession to the sea, will be able to seize the splendid opportunity offered by Feast of Maria SS Assunta in Trappeto: the atmospheres experienced at the pier, as the statue of the Madonna passes by, are unique and unforgettable. Furthermore, a festival as heartfelt as that of Trappeto also offers visitors a lot of fun, taste and meditation, so our advice is not to hesitate to organize a holiday in Trappeto, during the period of the Patronal Festival.

Trappeto also offers you all the beauties of a fishing village ancient arose in the fifteenth century: from Parish of Maria SS Annunziata built by the Benedictines at Ciammarita beach, there is no shortage of attractions in the village, including places to taste typical products, such as very fresh tuna or traditional desserts, such as Sicilian cannoli.

Just 6 km north of Trappeto, nature offers you the wonderful spectacle of San Cataldo bay, where you will find the free beach, while in a southerly direction at 14 km you will find Alcamo Marina; in the hinterland you will reach Alcamo with about 16 km of travel. To visit the capital of Sicily, however, you will have to make a short journey of about an hour, arriving in Palermo, where you can admire the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini, Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio and Norman Palace, citing only some of the most beautiful monuments of the city.

How to get to the Feast of Maria SS Assunta in Trappeto

trappeto, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, you can reach both by car, via the A29 Palermo-Mazara del Vallo from the Partinico-Trappeto exit, both on the train, taking the bus or shuttle from the Punta Raisi-Cinisi station.