Matera Festival Celebrates Papier-Mâché Float Tradition
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Piazza Vittorio Veneto
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• The site of the Strazzo tradition during the Festa della Bruna every July 2 • Thousands of people rush to tear apart a papier-mâché float • Taking a piece of the float home is believed to bring good luck • The destruction symbolizes the cycle of life and renewal
Cattedrale di Maria Santissima della Bruna e Sant'Eustachio
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• The destination for the Madonna's statue during the Festa della Bruna • The statue is returned here after the procession • Marks a significant moment in the annual festival • An important religious and historical landmark in Matera
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