Almond Blossom Festival coming soon

You’re looking for the perfect time and location to organize some boat work ? Look no further, Licata in spring is the place. Check it out …

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Agrigento is certainly famous for the production of its cannoli siciliani, cassate, and other local foods, but there is another thing this area is known for: almonds. More than the fruit itself, Agrigento is renowned for the festivals celebrated in its honor, a true touristic attraction with Sicily almonds. Two events are of particular interest: the Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore and the Mandorlara (the almond on the table), both taking place annually between February and March. Over the years, the festival has increased its cultural significance sending peace messages to all populations.

This year the Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore will take place between feb.28th and March 8th.

It is an opportunity to celebrate the coming of Spring. In Sicily, February and March are the months when nature wakes up and almonds trees, with their light pink, fragrant blossoms, make this moment of natural rebirth as special as the cherry trees’ of Japan.

During the festival, the Valle dei Templi, framed by a mantle of almond trees, becomes a striking scenery for some of the most picturesque parades, with many other events taking place all over town.

The event begins with a walk at sunset, in the Valley of the Temples and continues with the lighting of the torch of friendship in front of the Temple of Concord. The most important event of the festival occurs during the closing, when the folk groups parade with Sicilian carts and musical bands from the city to the Valley of the Temples. In addition, an art conclusive exhibit is always held at the foot of the Temple of Concord and you can see, in front of the Temple of Hercules, the award ceremony of the Golden Temple, a prize desired by everyone, depicting the temple of Castor and Pollux, which is delivered by an international jury to the selected groups based on dancing, singing and typical costumes.

Every year there are many other events, such as “Miss Spring” (rewarded to the most beautiful girl of the groups), and the most beautiful flowered balcony of Via Atenea (the main street of Agrigento). In addition, recently awarded were new prizes, such as “Gian Campione” and “Casesa” two icons of Agrigento folklore that died a few years ago. Another trophy, the “Criscenzo”, is awarded during the children of the world festival.

• Event end date: 28/02/2022
• Event start date: 08/03/2022
• Name: Festival of Almond Blossoms

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So if you ask us, this period is the perfect one to plan for some boat work with us. Licata is a 40mn drive from Agrigento, and we definitely can help you with the logistics.