By Stefania Supino
Assisi The community of friars of the sacred convent of San Francesco in Assisi prepares for the Easter Triduum with a celebration in the basilica of San Francesco. In a moment marked by challenges, the community feels the urgency of proposing fraternity with simplicity and authenticity. International celebrations include the Maundy Thursday mass, the Good Friday liturgical action and the vigil of Christ’s resurrection, with readings and prayers in different languages. The main liturgies will be live streamed on YouTube and Facebook for those who cannot attend in person. GO TO THE ARTICLE – Easter, washing of the feet of those coming from countries at war. On April 1st, the San Francesco forest in Assisi organizes a day in the open air, on the initiative of FAI throughout Italy, with a botanical treasure hunt, an Easter Monday concert in the garden of the Benedictine complex of Santa Croce and spaces for picnics. Tickets include various entry options for treasure hunt, concert or both, with rates differentiated by age and FAI membership. Reservation is mandatory.
Città della Pieve The 26th edition of the Easter market exhibition returns to Città della Pieve, in which the numerous exhibitors will offer the agri-food and artisanal production excellences of the national panorama. Furthermore, in the underground rooms of the tavern of Palazzo Orca, the ‘Terziere borgointerno’ stages the living paintings, inspired this year by the north door of Lorenzo Ghiberti’s Florence baptistery, on the occasion of the six hundred years since its completion. There will be no shortage of entertainment with a playbus with wooden games and fun for everyone.
Marble On the occasion of Good Friday at 9pm the representation of the Passion of Christ, from the Last Supper to the appearance of the Risen One to his mother, will take place on a dynamic stage in the Campacci di Marmore park, with breathtaking scenography and evocative lighting. The audience will live the experience together with the participants and will be transported into the story through evocative music and readings from the Gospels. There will be over 130 people in costume and the park will become a living theatre, offering a unique and spectacular experience. For those who want, another appointment is scheduled, at the church of Sant’Andrea Apostolo in Marmore, at 6pm where the liturgy of the cross and the proclamation of the Passion according to John will be held. GO TO THE ARTICLE – The historical re-enactment of the Passion in Marmore: over one hundred participants.
Montefalco The municipality of Montefalco celebrates Easter with the ‘Terre del Sagrantino’ event, offering three days of food and wine, cultural and recreational experiences. The event is organized by the association The Sagrantino road and financed by Gal Valle Umbria and Sibillini and includes a market exhibition of local products, cooking workshops, tastings, shows, guided walks and much more. The inauguration of the exhibition market and the new exhibition hall of Sant’Agostino will be presided over by the president of the Umbria Region, Donatella Tesei. Visitors will be able to participate in a variety of activities, including guided tours of Perugino’s nativity, excursions through the vineyards, urban treks and local wine tastings. The event will culminate with an Easter breakfast in the square and the traditional ‘ciuccetta race’ in the afternoon. Furthermore, it will be possible to visit the photographic exhibition ‘Umbria-patrimoni’ at the museum complex of San Francesco and the Easter market in the church of Santa Maria di Piazza.
Montone On Sunday 31 March in Piazzetta del Rcontro in the municipality of Montone at 10 am the traditional Easter breakfast will be held with Easter cake and blessed wine, for the occasion everyone will bring a colored hard-boiled egg to play the game of ‘Toccio’. April 1st in Montone will be a day full of historical and cultural events, with the ‘Donation of the Holy Thorn’. The program begins at 10.30 in Piazza Fortebraccio with the reading of the ‘Proclama’ of the Grand Gonfaloniere, followed by the arrival of Count Carlo Fortebracci and the historical procession of the ‘Donation of the Holy Thorn’, accompanied by Braccio’s drums. The reliquary of the Holy Thorn can be visited at the Collegiate church all afternoon. At 11.30, in the same church, a solemn mass will be held celebrated by the bishop Msgr. Luciano Paolucci Bedini, accompanied by the Fortebraccio choir. In the afternoon, at 3.30 pm, in the church of San Francesco there will be the presentation of the logo and initiatives for the 600 years since the death of Braccio Fortebraccio da Montone. A tournament for the Malatesta di Montone archers will follow at 4.30 pm in Piazzale San Francesco. At 5.30 pm, in Piazza Fortebraccio, Dodo the castle jester will perform in the show ‘De loco in loco errando’. Finally, at 6.00 pm again in the church of San Francesco, there will be the ‘Stigma’ concert by the Fortebraccio choir directed by Francesco Fulvi.
Orvieto During Holy Week and the Easter holidays in the municipality of Orvieto, there will be various religious celebrations including on Maundy Thursday at 6pm the Vespertina mass in coena domini presided over by the bishop, Good Friday the celebration of the Passion of the Lord at 3pm followed by 9pm there will be the opportunity to participate in the Via Crucis through the streets of the city and on Saturday 30 March the Easter vigil on the holy night. The celebrations will culminate with the solemn Eucharistic concelebration on Sunday 31st and the Eucharistic celebration of the Mass of Blessings on Easter Monday, followed by a tribute to the Madonna of S. Brizio in the chapel dedicated to her. On Good Friday, after the Via Crucis, the Easter concert in the Duomo included in the ‘Homage to Umbria’ project will be broadcast on the Rai Uno channel. GO TO THE ARTICLE – Rai’s great Easter concert from the cathedral of Orvieto.
Perugia The municipality of Perugia awaits you with the first edition of the ‘Ceramic Streets: the artist’s egg’, an event organized by the consortium Perugia in the center in collaboration with the Umbria Region and the association ‘The ceramic road in Umbria’. The initiative involves six Umbrian municipalities that carry on the ceramic tradition. The program includes exhibitions, exhibitions, live performances and workshops. The event was included in the European days of Art Crafts 2024 and, on March 30, artists from different regions of Italy and abroad will paint Deruta ceramic eggs to transform the historic center of Perugia into a small Montmartre . Furthermore, it will be possible to visit the village and the medieval waxworks of Sant’Antonio, enriching the cultural experience of the event. ‘The city of Sunday’ opens its doors on Saturday 30th, Sunday 31st and Monday 1st April to allow all children and their families to experience a day of full fun among nature, bizarre animals and lots of games. During the Easter holidays, the national museums of the municipalities of Perugia open their doors offering extraordinary exhibitions and archaeological finds to explore. Visitors will be able to experience a journey through parks, castles, palaces and villas, discovering artistic masterpieces and places rich in history. The detailed list of museums and opening hours is available on the website www.musei.umbria.beniculturali.it, with some special guided tours scheduled. A unique opportunity to explore Umbria on a journey to discover culture and art.
Pietralunga Like every year, the municipality of Pietralunga organizes the ‘tocciata’ and traditional games in the square on Easter day, starting from 9am until 12.30pm. A popular traditional game that is fun for the locals and unique in its kind for those who are on holiday in the small town, especially with children.
Spoleto In the municipality of Spoleto, on the occasion of the Easter Monday holiday, the market exhibition set up in Viale Trento e Trieste by ‘L’arte e la Terra’ returns. There will be around 80 commercial operators present who will display particular products and a large variety of goods from 8am to 8pm. On the occasion of the fair, many shops will be open, in order to guarantee visitors a varied commercial offer.
Terni The Cospea village of Terni celebrates Easter Monday with the special presence of Francesco Arca, actor and author of the recent biographical novel ‘Basta che returning’. On Monday, April 1st at 5pm, fans will have the opportunity to take photos with him. The event coincides with the release of his book, celebrated with a dedicated showcase in the Mondadori store in the shopping centre. The village will welcome the artist with an Easter theme, including a large bright Easter egg at the entrance, creating an evocative atmosphere. Also in the municipality of Terni, Caos (Siri factory arts centre) celebrates the Easter holidays with various activities and initiatives. The museum center will be open on Sunday 31 March and Monday 1 April, offering museum activities for children, adults and families. The ‘Tracce’ exhibition by Elisabetta Di Sopra will remain open until 7 April in the Ronchini project room. Furthermore, on Friday 29 March, there will be team games for children and an egg hunt on Sunday 31 March and Monday 1 April, with game kits available and tasty prizes for participants. For information and reservations, [email protected] or call the following number: 338 847 5550. The diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia has announced the program of Holy Week celebrations, led by the bishop Msgr. Francesco Antonio Soddu. The celebrations include the washing of the feet in the district house of Terni on Holy Thursday, the passion of the Lord and the procession of the dead Christ on Good Friday, and the Easter vigil on Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday will be marked by masses in the co-cathedrals of Narni and Amelia. The bishop urges reflection on Easter as a passage from death to life and from darkness to light, inviting solidarity and peace. GO TO THE ARTICLE – Terni, rites and celebrations: all the events of Holy Week. On Saturday 30 March, in the Passeggiata gardens in Terni, the ‘Easter egg hunt’ will be held for children aged 3 and up, promoted by Age Terni and supported by the municipality and the Carit foundation. The free event aims to promote social inclusion and interpersonal relationships. Participants will be able to enjoy Easter-themed games and compete for a final prize. For info and reservations contact the number 338.8014801.
Todi In the municipality of Todi on Monday 1st April the traditional Easter concert will be held at the temple of Santa Maria della Consolazione, a collaboration between Archeoclub Todi and Etab. The start is scheduled for 6pm and the soprano Laura Toppetti will perform, accompanied by the violin Paolo Falcioni.
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