The gorgeous City of Salento is undoubtedly called the capital of lights during this time of the year. A small town called Scorrano in Salento is lit up with colorful lights. The people of Salento also make sure they do not leave the skies unlit with, the amazing firework glitters up the skies of Salento. Cultural programs, food stalls on streets, colorful illuminations created by local artist and eye catching firework make Salento one of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy from the 5th of July to the 7th of July.
Reason behind the festive celebrations
Centuries ago the town of Scorrano was affected with an epidemic called Plague. The epidemic disease was killing the population of the town, when a Saint called Santa Domenica took care of the people and his magic protected the town from the epidemic. Since then each year on the anniversary of this saint, people of the town light candles to light up the dark to show their gratefulness towards the saint.
Typical festival food
Each festival has its own significance. Typical food of each festival differs. Santa Domenica is also celebrated with a variety of food and sweets sold in the stall on the streets. A typical type of sweet worth tasting at the festival is ‘Cupeta’. This typical festival delicacy, which is made up of almond paste and melted sugar mixed with peanuts.
Streets lighted for festival
Saints protecting the town
Lights in streets of Santa Dominica
Fireworks during the festival
Festival time Salento
Exotic food at the festival
Different colored lights
Blue lights at the festival
Beautiful lights
How to reach Salento?
Brindisi and Bari are the two closest international airports to Salento. From these airports you can reach Salento by both road and rail. There are regular trains from major cities of Italy to Salento. You can also hire a car and drive down to Salento from the closest international airports.