Catania has been celebrating its patron saint Agata for centuries. During the spectacular feast,a silver coffin(“a vara”)with a bust containing Agata’s relics is carried in procession through the city from a big number of devoted citizens(“i devoti”).The devotees use some long cords more of 100 meters and they wear a typical white tunic(“il sacco”)with a drawstring around their waist,a black bonnet,a handkerchief and white gloves.People joining the feast also show…
