Eleventh Procession of the Dead Friars and Lost Souls in Naples Amidst medieval legends and ancient traditions, the Procession of the Dead Friars and Lost Souls returns to Naples. On Saturday, November 14, 2026, an evocative procession will make its way through the historic center, featuring the *zampogne* (bagpipes) of Abruzzo and children participating in the ritual of the *cascettelle*—marking the beginning of the long Neapolitan Christmas season … READ MORE
02/11/2026 Eleventh Procession of the Dead Friars and Lost Souls in Naples NAPLES, THE DEAD FRIARS AND THE LOST SOULS RETURN: BAGPIPES, ANCIENT RITES AND CHILDREN AS PROTAGONISTS OF THE PROCESSION by Luciano Troiano Saturday, November 14 marks … Read more
16/10/2026 The Table of the Dead 2026 in Spoltore: the procession of the Dead Friars returns THE TABLE OF THE DEAD – THE PROCESSION OF THE DEAD FRIARS 12TH EDITION Sunday, November 1, 2026 – 6:00 PM Motorization Parking – Case Troiano, via Francia di Spoltore … Read more
02/09/2026 When Naples made a vow to San Gennaro: the Reenactment 1527 When Naples Made a Vow to San Gennaro The pact of a people with their patron saint Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM Starting from Porta Capuana by Luciano … Read more
19/08/2026 Brigands and Wounds of the South: Presentation in Mignano Monte Lungo BRIGANDS AND WOUNDS OF THE SOUTH – THE SOUTHERN QUESTION AND EMIGRATION IN POST-UNIFICATION ITALY Presentation of the book by Antonio Di Fruscia. Sunday, August 30th at 6:30 … Read more
10/08/2026 Farewell to Aldo Vucai, Nativity Scene Master of San Gregorio Armeno Naples and the artisan community mourn the passing of Aldo Vucai, the historic master nativity builder who passed away at 72. A tribute to his unbroken bond with tradition, his workshop in the heart of Naples, and the deep condolences from the Abruzzo region. Read more
20/03/2026 The Songs of the Passion in Abruzzo: tradition, faith and almsgiving in Holy Week in Chieti Rediscover the ancient Passion Songs, a popular faith tradition that lives on in the Grotte and Sant'Anna districts of Chieti. A journey through the customs, traditions, and paraliturgical music of Holy Week in Abruzzo, from the almsgiving of eggs and "lu Castelle" to the sorrowful Laments of Mary, lest we forget the ancient connection between culture and devotion … Read more
16/12/2025 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🎄 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Associazione Fontevecchia! … Read more
The village Borgo Case Troiano was born in 1609 following the transfer of the family of Nicola Troiano da Fermo (Pontifical State) to Spoltore (Kingdom of Naples and Sicily).
The association The purpose of the Association is to protect the historical heritage of peasant traditions, territory and the aesthetic redevelopment of the village.
Farm Tools Scythes, rakes, seed drills and a majestic oak cart: vintage farming tools carefully restored by hand, silent witnesses to rural peasant life.