The touching procession of Good Friday in Campobasso
The procession of Good Friday in Campobasso is incredibly touching. Not even the non-believers can resist the emotion of the chorus of 700 cantors. An unforgettable experience. Not to be missed.
Festivities and traditions
How to celebrate the Saint Joseph’s Day in Molise
In Molise there is a very particular way of celebrating the Saint Joseph’s Day. In many villages large tables are prepared according to an ancient ritual.
The “golden” Molise, between ears and grains of wheat
Between July and August, in many villages of Molise there is the celebration of ancient traditions linked to the wheat. Discover the “traglie” parade in Roccavivara, held on 5 August in honor of Sant’Emidio.
The lent “Pupatta”: an ancient Molise tradition
Have you ever heard of Lent's “Pupatta”? It is a doll dressed in black cloth made and exhibited in Molise homes during the forty days preceding Easter, as a symbol of patience and abstinence. The tradition, steeped in pagan references, is still very much alive in some Molise villages such as in Santa Croce di Magliano, where the Pupatte hanging from the balconies decorate the streets.
“The game of plates”: an ancient game from Molise
The “game of plates” is a game with ancient origins which is still played in some villages of Molise: in Montemitro it’s called “plijocke”, while in San Felice Del Molise “boca”. How to play? Find out with us.