From November 1st to 11th, Adelfia will celebrate San Trifone. The festivities will peak over the weekend of the 9th and 10th. These days, the center of the province of Bari is crowded with pilgrims, even from outside the region. At Soriano Service NCC, we offer you the opportunity to avoid traffic and the hassle of finding parking. Request a quote with no obligation; we’ll take care of everything; you can just enjoy the celebration.
Origins of Feast of San Trifone in Adelfia
The celebrations for the Feast of San Trifone in Adelfia close the season of patron saint festivals in the area of Bari. This Apulian municipality is divided into two parts. On one side is the area known as “Canneto,” on the other is “Montrone.” The Feast of San Trifone is celebrated in Montrone. The origins of the festival are apparently linked to the intervention of Saint Tryphon, who, invoked by the people of Adelfia, in the late 1600s, saved the countryside from a plague of locusts, thus saving the crops. Adelfia remains a highly agricultural community today, and for this reason, the Saint is still highly venerated today.
Pilgrims
The Feast of San Trifone attracts many pilgrims. Indeed, the saint is beloved not only by the people of Adelfia, but also by many “forestieri” (that means outsiders). The latter come to the town from other provinces of Puglia, but also from other regions, especially Campania. On November 10th, in particular, Adelfia is overrun by thousands of people crowding the city streets. Naturally, as with any self-respecting Apulian patron saint’s day, the illuminations take center stage. The beautiful light displays, the pride of Puglia, accompany the visitors strolling through the city streets. The band is another essential element. Music fuels the festive atmosphere. The musicians play harmonies ranging from classical to pop. Worthy of note is the fair held on November 9th. The day before the Holiday dedicated to Saint Tryphon, the streets are filled with stalls selling objects, especially food of all kinds. Those with a sweet tooth have a wide selection to satisfy their palates. Local, zero-mile products are the most desired.
Fireworks
The fireworks display during the feast of San Trifone in Adelfia is very famous. A constant feature of the patron saint’s festivals in Puglia, this town in the province of Bari is a fundamental part of the celebration. On November 10th, at 4:00 a.m., the traditional cannon shot is fired. But at 2:30 p.m., five companies in the pyrotechnics industry compete with each other with fireworks that resonate for several kilometers. This display of fifireworks launched into the sky while it’s still daylight is one of the special features of the feast of San Trifone in Adelfia. This event alone draws many enthusiasts, who gather around the competition area to watch the spectacle.
In conclusion, we invite you not to miss the “queen of festivals.” The concentration of Puglia described above is just one part of the celebration. We are here to accompany you.