Patronal Feast of San Giorio di Susa

San Giorio di Susa is preparing to experience one of the most intense and defining moments in its community history with the return of the Patronal Feast of San Giorgio Martire, scheduled from April 11th to May 8th, culminating on Sunday, April 26th.
A packed calendar of events will take residents and visitors on a journey through tradition, culture, and collective memory, with events spread throughout the area and designed for all audiences.
The heart of the celebrations will be the 97th historical-legendary reenactment of the Suppression of the Feudatario, one of the most significant events in the Susa Valley, combining spectacle, history, and popular participation. A collective ritual that, since 1929, has recounted the courage of an entire village and the value of freedom.
The day of April 26th will open with the procession and Holy Mass in honor of San Giorgio Martire, continuing with the evocative moment of the Spadonari and the traditional sword dance, an ancient symbol of identity and belonging. In the afternoon, the parade of participants, the
participation of the Countess Adelaide of Susa Historical Group, and the eagerly awaited reenactment will enliven the medieval castle, bringing to life a legendary page in local history, culminating in the final procession in Piazza Micellone.

The initiatives
• FAI narrated walks, discovering the Middle Ages of San Giorio di Susa, accompanied by a conference by Andrea Bonelli dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the Villa Nova of San Giorio (1226-2026);
• the opening of the MuseAbile, a significant local institution and an important stop on the tour;
• photography and art exhibitions, including Claudio Rovere's "Facce di Ghiaccio" (Ice Faces);
• the Artists' Route of the Fort delle Tenaje, with wooden art exhibitions;
• concerts and musical events, including the San Giors Concert and a performance by young musicians from the Concordia Philharmonic Society;
• Cultural and literary events, such as the presentation of the novel "Chiara è la luce di dicembre" by Mauro Russo and the April 27 event dedicated to Santorre di Santarosa with a screening of the short film Sfaktiria;
• Civic and commemorative events linked to the memory of the area, including the Liberation celebrations and the day dedicated to those who fell at work, up until the closing event of the Valsusa Liberfest.

There will also be moments of celebration and conviviality, such as the San Giors market, the torchlight procession, and evenings of Occitan music and tradition, testifying to a vibrant community deeply connected to its roots.

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