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The Feast of the Holy Cross begins in Sicily

May 3rd, 2012 by Dapress Photoagency
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A priest blesses the congregation.
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Characteristic black crosses inside the church "SS.Crocifisso" of Calatafimi.
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A devotee in traditional costumes.
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Oxen in the procession.
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A rich farmer distributes typical bread.
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A farmer on horseback.
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Oxen in procession in front of the "SS Crofisso's church.
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Rich farmer on horseback.
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Rich farmer on horseback.
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Rich farmer in vintage gown with symbols.
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Rich farmer in vintage gown with symbols.
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Rich farmer in a vintage gown.
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Small farm workers in a vintage gown.
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Small farm workers in a vintage gown.
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Rich farmer in a vintage gown.
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Rich farmer in a vintage gown.
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Small farm workers in vintage gowns.
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Farm workers in vintage gowns.
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Rich farmer on horseback.
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Rich farmer on horseback.
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People.
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Small farm workers in exhibition.
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Young farm worker in vintage gown.
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The Feast of the Holy Cross (SS.Crocifisso) in Sicily is one of the oldest and most beautiful festivals in Italy. The population is divided into classes, parades for three days (1-3 May) in a procession by throwing confetti, flowers and bread.

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