| Italy has had a strong culture and set of traditions since | | | | performances at the historic Greek Theatre, which |
| ancient times and there are a host of beautiful | | | | was built around 5th century, B.C. |
| festivals which are celebrated in the beautiful region of | | | | Taormina Arte Festival: The festival, being conducted |
| Sicily, Italy which are a thrilling experience to be | | | | at Taormina in July and August is a centre for artistic |
| enthralled. We bring you five of the best festivals of | | | | creations and a hustle bustle of creative activities. This |
| the city. | | | | festival includes an assortment of many different art |
| Festa Di Sant'Agata: This festival has been dedicated | | | | forms, such as dramatics, music, painting and the like. |
| to St. Agata. During Roman encroachment, St. Agata | | | | You could also chance upon some of the famous |
| had refused to give up Christianity while opposing the | | | | vocalists, at their concert. |
| Romans bitterly. This had led to her execution. Citada | | | | Festa di Morgana: This is a rare festival, which is held |
| remembers her with this festival, which takes place | | | | at Museo Internazionale delle Marionette at the city |
| between 3rd to 5th February. The fireworks are a | | | | centre once every year. The date of the festival is not |
| breathtaking sight. A parade also takes place, where | | | | fixed, and it keeps changing every year. So one would |
| millions of people participate, holding large candles in | | | | have to keep an eye on the museum's website for |
| their hands. | | | | the dates. This festival is all about puppetry, and it |
| Ciclo di Spettacoli Classici: The festival of the Greek | | | | brings together all the famous puppeteers, to present |
| Theatre, Ciclo di Spettacoli Classici is held in Syracuse | | | | their skills and talents at puppetry. The skill and grace |
| during May and June every year. During this festival, | | | | which they portray here is unmatched elsewhere. |
| the talented dramatic artists of Italy give their | | | | |