Cherry Blossom Festival

The most famous folklore event taking place in Agrigento on the island of Sicily first took place in 1934 and takes place once a year in early March. This festival aimed at spreading peace lasts for a long time. ten days of folklore performances, traditional music and art exhibitions at the Temple of Concordia.

The Cherry Blossom Festival in Agrigento is one of Sicily's most famous folk events. This festival has another interesting history. It was first held in 1934 to celebrate the flowering of cherry trees - a symbol of the beginning of spring in Sicily. The festival is usually held on the first Sunday of March, when mild and pleasant temperatures bring spring and the appearance of pink and white cherry blossoms. The whole region of Agrigento seems to be completely covered with cherry blossoms, providing a breathtaking landscape. The festival begins with the lighting of the Friendship Torch directly in front of the Temple of Concordia in the Valley of the Temples, which is the setting for the entire event, along with a parade along the entire Valley. A coincidence, the festival is in fact a moment celebrating brotherhood between different cultures, a very important message of peace for all nations.

The joys of spring are greeted with a Folklore Festival, whose protagonists are bands and folk groups from around the world, singing and dancing through the historic centres. by Agrigento. The performances become an explosion of color, music and traditional costumes. The event runs for over a week with typical Sicilian rickshaw parades and live performances until the last day, with a great final show and awards ceremony, always celebrated by the beauty of the Temple of Concordia.

The cherry blossom festival is a great opportunity to visit Agrigento, one of Italy's most popular destinations, thanks to its historical heritage along with the famous Valley of the Temples, the most important archaeological site of Sicily. The warm climate and scent of cherries are the sweetest way to experience the Sicilian spring and soak up the history and traditions of this wondrous land.