Holy Saturday in Ferla for “Sciaccariata”
Date: Saturday, April 19
Depart: NAS II 5:00 p.m. | Marinai 5:15 p.m. | NAS I 5:30 p.m.
Return: 2:00 a.m.
Ages: 18+
Cost: $40/$35 Liberty (Includes transportation and guide. Please bring Euro for food)
Come experience this unique Sicilian celebration in Ferla, a small town located in the province of Siracusa. This Holy Saturday celebration is known as “Sciaccariata”, which means illumination by torches of fire. See the procession of Madonna and the resurrected Jesus, followed by hundreds of torches that light the street. (Includes the mass at midnight for those who want to participate)