LIDIA CRISAFULLI
      
       

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The festival of Saint Agata is the most important religious festival of Catania. It takes place every year from 3th to 5th february in the sicilian city to celebrate the saint patron.

A silver float is tirelessly followed and pulled by thousands of "devoted" citizens, dressed in the traditional "sacco" (sack)
This reportage is dedicated to them, these people who for three long days following their "Santuzza".
When the sun shines on Saint Agatha, the people of Catania, say she lights up and you could see a smile.