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Sant'Alessandro

City of Ischia on 26/08

The historical parade of St. Alexander, on the initiative of a group of residents in the village of Saint Alexander, is a representation in rich costumes of the history of the island, the Greek domination, until the unification of Italy, through the influences of style engraved by various conquerors also foreigners who have inhabited it. Departing at sunset, from the great portal of the Aragonese Castle, accompanied by the flag bearers of some district invited for the occasion and, along the main road through the town center, reaches the port then the District of Sant’Alessandro where we celebrate the Mass in the church dedicated. At the end of the Mass in the small village there is a party with music and drinks offered.