Santa Rosalia, as illustrated in this year’s Archi di Pasqua… Created in a mosaic style using cereals. She is depicted holding a skull, which is a reminder of our mortality.
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Joy In The Community Effort In Sicily
The Arches of Easter or gli Archi di Pasqua continues in San Biagio Platani until June 2. It is truly an extraordinary event to visit. Two brotherhoods of the town–the Jesus side (pictured) and the Mary side spend months preparing artwork with which they line the main street of town in celebration of Easter. Yet…
Maria’s Crusty Bread At The Forno
Live from Sicily! Our hearts are sweeter after a full day with Pierfilippo of Val di Kam in the Sicanian mountains north of Agrigento. Pierfilippo introduced us to life in his village, Sant’Angelo Muxaro. We had cheese at Enzo’s caseificio. We tore through Maria’s crusty bread at the bakery. And the magical Aldo hosted us…