The first edition of the Ancient Wheat Festival, held on 2 June in Gela at the Santa Lucia Church and organized by the Promotion Committee for the recovery of Gela’s territorial assets, ended with an overwhelming success.
An event full of emotions and flavors that rediscovered the tradition of ancient wheat and valorised the typical products of the Gela area.
Already from 9:00 am, the volunteers, including the Agesci 5 “Padre Pino Puglisi” Scouts and the National Carabinieri Association, worked to set up the spaces and prepare the delicacies based on ancient wheat. Public participation was extraordinary, with visitors coming not only from Gela but also from Ravanusa, Enna and Ragusa.
In addition to tasting the typical products, visitors had the opportunity to admire the nearby Timoleontee Walls and the Greek Baths, whose entry was free for the occasion. A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the history and culture of Gela.
The culmination of the day was the blessing of the bread of some Gelese bakers by Don Filippo Celona, Parish Priest of the Santa Lucia Church, followed by the Eucharistic Celebration. A moment of great spirituality and sharing that united the Gelese community in an embrace of faith and tradition.
“I am thrilled with the success of this first Ancient Wheat Festival”, declared Don Filippo Celona. “It is an event that celebrates our roots and looks to the future, promoting the valorisation of local products and the Gela area. Special thanks to all those who contributed to the success of this event, from volunteers to bakers, visitors and the Committee Promotion for the recovery of Gela’s territorial assets”.
The Ancient Wheat Festival proved to be a great success, not only in terms of participation but also in terms of visitor appreciation.
Promotion Committee for the recovery of Gela’s territorial assets
