Festa della Madonna Bruna celebration

Festa della Madonna Bruna is celebrated July 2 in the city of Matera, an interesting town with cave dwellings, sassi, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. A huge float of the Madonna Bruna is paraded through town. Finally the statue is attacked, torn apart, and burned accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display over the … Read more

Bastille Day Celebration in France

Many people attend large-scale public celebrations. These often include:Military and civilian parades.Musical performances.Communal meals.Dances.Balls.Spectacular fireworks displays. There is a large military parade in Paris in the morning of July 14. Service men and women from various units, including cadets from military schools, the French Navy and the French Foreign Legion, participate in the parade. The … Read more