Feast of St. Mary of the Plains
SAN PIETRO AL TANAGRO - 15 august Go to Village

The cult of Santa Maria del Piano has for centuries attracted a multitude of faithful from all over the district on the occasion of the celebration of the Assumption on august 15th. It takes place at the monastery of santa maria del piano, and is characterized by the ritual of the blessing of children. In the past he offered to the madonna the equivalent weight of children in wheat, invoking upon them the maternal protection of the Virgin. Space adjacent since the nineteenth century, is also held the fair of santa maria where you can find the famous onions of St. Peter.

Cultural Association "Cilento on the road"

Via S. Anna, 20 - 84050 Rocca Cilento (SA) - Italy