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March 20, 2011 - Tour of the vernal equinox
20 - 20 marzo - Partanna (TP)
20 MARZO: EQUINOZIO DI PRIMAVERA AL CASTELLO DELLA PIETRA E ALLA FOCE DEL BELÌCE
(guide: Eduardo Di Trapani-Calogero Muscarella)
Dopo un lungo e freddo inverno che ci ha obbligato tante volte a rimanere tra le quattro mura domestiche, Silene vuole celebrare l’equinozio di primavera trascorrendo una giornata in the warm and cozy south-western Sicily to explore the Stone Castle, a site of exceptional and rare beauty that recalls the caves Iblean and then entertain you with a rustic lunch in organic produce extremely close to the coast of Portopalo Memphis (Ag).
The Stone Castle , deep and narrow gorge cut by a small tributary in the final stretch of the Belize River, is unique in the hilly southwestern Sicily. In the vastness of olive groves and vineyards that wisely follows towards the sea, interrupted only by the gentle slopes and wide valley of Belice, Castello della Pietra disrupts the harmony of that regular and sometimes monotonous landscape with its steep limestone cliffs. Because of its inaccessibility to narrow the place has been spared from agricultural and human settlements and huge surprises in store for us: first of all the explosiveness of his fecund vegetation that presents with a very rich biodiversity. The small stream that flows through the base of spectacular cliffs, creating some small waterfalls and beautiful views, is inhabited by animals less frequent and the details like the frog and freshwater crab, and licks a centuries-old oak under whose branches we will have a pleasant stay. On the plateau above the walls, benches made of limestone outcropping, took place a Mediterranean characterized by true "natural bonsai." The area also has a particular interest in archaeological and anthropological traces that attest to the presence of man from prehistoric to medieval times (and which would justify the origin of the name of the site).
few miles further downstream, after the small stream poured its waters into the river Belice, Belice is the same, in turn, which gives its waters to the sea. Our day then proceeds, after the pleasant organic lunch, with a relaxing nature walk gladdened by the sight of the sea, moving along the shoreline, at the sunny beach of dunes Insoles in a coastal environment of great natural beauty, however, very close to the mouth of the Belice. ;
a reservation is required and must be received by Friday, March 18
WHERE HOW WHEN
Meeting at 8.30 in Piazzale Lennon / Giotto (near Terminal AST) and departure from its own resources. From Palermo: Drive along the A29 Palermo - Mazara del Vallo and exit after about 90 km at junction Partanna-Santa Ninfa. From here we head towards Partanna (Tp). Once in Partanna continue towards Selinunte (sp 13) until the crossroads with traffic lights where you turn left and, after about 200 meters, turn right onto small road paved until you get to the pitch after 2 km from where he started ' excursion.
TECHNICAL NOTES:
path mostly on trails and tracks of animals, in some places rough.
Difficulty: Medium difficulty hike.
Length: 4 miles. Elevation gain: +100 m; - 100m.
Tempo di cammino: 2 ore circa.
COSA PORTARE: SI CONSIGLIANO SCARPE DA TREKKING COMODE E ABBIGLIAMENTO SPORTIVO ADATTI AL CLIMA DEL PERIODO, INCLUSO INDUMENTI E/O ACCESSORI PER LA PIOGGIA.
Quota di partecipazione (INCLUDE LA QUOTA SILENE E IL PRANZO COMPLETO): 20 € a persona; 16 € per studenti universitari delle facoltà scientifiche e ragazzi da 11 a 18 anni,.
Il contributo carburante per lo spostamento in auto è stimato di 10 € a beneficio di chi offrirà il passaggio.
For information and subscriptions call home from Monday to Friday (9.30 to 13.00) at 091.6090557, or contact the guide:
Calogero Muscarella: calogero@silenecoop.org - Tel 3331526549
Eduardo Di Trapani: eduardo@silenecoop.org - Tel 3407039239
Cooperative Silene - F.sco Via Crispi 240, Palermo - www.silenecoop.org - Tel: 091.6090557 – Cell: 392.6502214
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18 to 28 March 2011 - Dinner at St. Joseph Salemi
18 - 28 marzo - Salemi (TP)
A Salemi (TP) durante la festa in onore di San Giuseppe si celebrano le tradizionali "Cene di San Giuseppe".
Le Cene di San Giuseppe, una delle più importanti feste della tradizione religiosa siciliana che richiama ogni anno nella cittadina normanna migliaia di visitatori provenienti anche da other regions of Italy. Seven days during which you can visit the traditional 'dinner', but also exhibitions of handicrafts, painting and sculpture, film and tastings of local products. This year, visitors will have a reason to come to Salem.
List of 'Dinner St. Joseph's' open to the public. The ceremony will take place in some of the 'Call of the Saints ", a symbol of the Eucharistic banquet by the people, during which visitors can taste many dishes for free.
This festival, which in times past was a ritual group through the complex language of 'offer and give the benefit of the poor of the country, today changed social conditions, is perpetuated only maintains its value fideist. During preparations for the feast, Salemi is affected by many impromptu small shipyards building wooden structures with altars. In performing these machines that are the altars will be displayed the protagonists of the event that the loaves. Developed by the expert hands of women, the loaves are presented in various forms. The main symbols are those of the Christian tradition, such as fish, or the symbols of Pentecost, that the scale, or tongs three nails. In addition to these, a clear reference to religion, the other forms represented refer to nature, so I made forms of 'animals, flowers piantee.
The altar usually has three or five floors sloping, the first of which should be placed "lu cucciddatu" , aimed at baby Jesus contours "lu cucciddatu" on the right palm and left them a bract stick of St. Joseph with a great lily. The step that follows the loaves are exposed children, who represented the believers, and finally the third step in a monstrance surrounded by two angels. Each altar is decorated with ears of wheat, myrtle, laurel, citrus fruits and small cakes from the most varied forms. The devotee who is organizing the dinner must set up a lunch 101 food, mostly cereals, vegetables, fruit, fish and sweets in great variety. After the ritual is celebrated the blessing of the 'altar of the bread, the food is offered to children, who represent the "Holy Family", and visitors who attended the "meal of the saints."
Info:
Tourist Information Office - Phone 0924 991 320
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