[Local Event] 2017 Almond Blossom Festival

2017 Almond Blossom Festival is held from March 6th to 13th at Sicily Agrigento, Italy.

[Major Events]

Mon 6th March

  • Arrival of delegations

Tue 7th March

  • Opening Ceremony of the Almond Blossom with the traditional Lighting of the Tripod of the Friendship in front of the Temple of Concordia.

Wed 8th March

  • International Folklore Festitival at the Valley of Temples – Temple of Juno / Historic city of Agrigento – Cavour Square
  • Torchlight Procession

Thu 9th March

  • International Folklore Festitival at the Valley of Temples – Temple of Juno / Historic city of Agrigento – Piazza Cavour
  • San Pietro Church – Historic center of Agrigento
  • Sanfilippo House Meeting with the International Delegation

Fri 10th March

  • Welcome of the delegations at the Prefecture of Agrigento.
  • International Folklore Festitival at the Valley of Temples – Temple of Juno / Historic city of Agrigento – Piazza Cavour
  • Pirandello Theatre International Folklore Festival – Premiere of the Artistic Groups

Sat 11th March

  • Pirandello Theatre International Folklore Festival

Sun 12th March

  • Agrigento’s historic center Great Parade
  • Valley of Temples – Temple of Concordia Final show and Closing Ceremony