FESTA DELLA "MADONNA DELLA BRUNA"
La Festa della "Madonna della Bruna" ha origini antichissime. Il Pontefice Urbano VI, già vescovo di Matera, ne stabilì l'evento liturgico il 2 luglio del 1380.![]() | ![]() |
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THE CELEBRATION OF "MADONNA DELLA BRUNA"
The celebration of "Madonna della Bruna" has ancient origins. It dates back to 2nd July 1380 when the Pope Urbano VI, bishop of Matera established the liturgical event. So every year, on 2nd July, the patron saint's feast occurs with a traditional procession of shepherds. Very particular is the parade of the knights, dressed in traditional customes walking behind the thriumphal coloured cart on which the statue of tha saint stands.