The document summarizes the Almond Blossom Festival in Sicily. The festival originated in 1934 in Naro, Sicily as a way to promote local Sicilian products during the almond blossom season, which signals the arrival of spring. It lasts around 10 days with events like concerts, dances, fireworks, and a children's parade celebrating Sicilian culture. The parade on the final day travels from the city center to the nearby archaeological site of the Valley of the Temples.

1. ISTITUTO MAGISTRALE STATALE “REGINA MARGHERITA” - PALERMO
COMENIUS PROJECT “DISCOVERING EACH OTHER”
MEETING IN KUNDA (ESTONIA) 5TH - 10TH MAY 2014
The Story of the Almond Blossom Festival
La Sagra del Mandorlo in Fiore

2.  In Sicily the
almond
blossoms are
considered the
first sign of
spring; once the
pretty pink and
white blossoms
begin to
appear, we
know that winter
is over.

3. • The Sagra del
Mandorlo in Fiore
(Almond Blossom
Festival) originated in
1934 in Naro, a town
in the province of
Agrigento.
• It was born with the intention to commercialize
typical Sicilian products, in the surroundings of
almond trees in blossom.

4. • The
archaeological
area known as
the Valley of
the Temples in
Agrigento is
one of the most
important
archeological
sites in the world

5.  The festival lasts
about 10 days and
events include
concerts and dances
featuring traditional
music and regional
folk costumes. A
fireworks show and a
children’s parade
where the
participants wear
colourful and
elaborate costumes
are other significant
moments.

6.  The festival ends
with a Big Parade
of all the folk
groups, Sicilian
carts and
marching bands
that move from
the city centre to
the Valley of the
Temples, with a
final show at the
Temple of
Concord.