Experience the magic of the St. James Luminarie Festival in Caltagirone, July 24 and 25, with a unique and immersive experience. Begin your journey at an ancient mill, where you will discover how "busi," wheat stalks essential for lighting the lanterns, are prepared.
Continue with a workshop at a pottery workshop where you will observe a master potter as he molds clay into precious earthenware lanterns, the stars of the evening.
Admiring the famous Steps of Santa Maria del Monte, you will reveal the secrets and history of these 142 majolica steps. Finally, soak up the festive atmosphere by enjoying street food, included in the price, for an authentic Sicilian culinary experience.
The climax will come at 9 p.m., when all the candles that transform the steps into a tapestry of twinkling lights will be lit. Feel the warmth of the fire, admire the 4,000 lanterns light up, and become a protagonist of the centuries-old Sicilian tradition.
