Feast of Santa Candida in Ventotene

20 September. Ventotene celebrates its patron saint: Santa Candida

On September 20th, the island of Ventotene celebrates Saint Candida (Santa Candida), the patron saint of the village.

Every year, for the occasion the traditional, colorful and extremely popular competition of paper air balloons takes place and the island’s schools compete with their creations of different shapes, decorations and sizes.

The statue of Santa Candida is carried in procession through the streets of Ventotene. The arrival of the saint is at the port, where it is welcomed by fireworks.

INFORMATION
For more information:
Municipality of Ventotene>>>
Tel.  +39 0771 85014

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(photo from the website of Ventotene Municipality)