Umbria’s Easter Traditions Come Alive – March 20th, 2021
Umbria’s Settimana Santa (Holy Week) preceding Easter comes vividly alive with memorable religious, historical, and artistic events including evocative sacre rappresentazioni, veritable street theater bringing the liturgy to life. We’ll join the processions following hooded barefoot penitents bearing heavy crosses as 13th-century lauds are chanted in torchlit medieval backstreets. The stunning medieval settings – of gems such as Gubbio, Assisi, Bevagna, tiny Montone – add drama and emotional impact. Easter time in Umbria is highlighted with culinary specialties: blessed ones. On Holy Saturday, we’ll unite with the local farm women for the blessings of their Easter abundance.
Live Easter in Umbria with me. And taste it, too.
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