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San Francesco 'a chiazza'

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Centro Storico, Via Roma, Piazza Trento e Trieste, Via Pertosillo

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From October 1st to 4th, 2026, the historic center of Paduli hosts the feast of San Francesco "a chiazza", an event that combines religious devotion and popular tradition. The program includes liturgical celebrations, processions, screenings of the film "Francesco D'Assisi", exhibitions and debates. On Saturday, October 3rd, the Chestnut Festival takes place with tasting of Padulese sausage sandwich, bean soup, chickpea flour cake and chestnuts, while on Sunday, October 4th, a lunch in the square with cicatielli, Padulese tiella and desserts, accompanied by music and dances, is held. On Sunday morning, there is also an impromptu painting session curated by the Art High School.

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Time: 23:59 Thursday, October 1st, Mother Church: 6:00 PM Holy Rosary, Holy Mass and Solemn exposition of the image of St. Francis. Friday, October 2nd, Oratory of San Rocco and San Carlo Acutis: 10:00 AM film screening for middle schools; 8:30 PM screening for everyone, followed by a debate with a Franciscan friar. Saturday, October 3rd: exhibition 'Write Peace' in the morning; 6:00 PM inauguration of the Garden of Peace; 7:00 PM Holy Mass; 7:45 PM transport of St. Francis; 8:30 PM Chestnut Festival with music, dances and tastings. Sunday, October 4th: 8:30 AM Holy Mass; 9:00 AM impromptu painting; 10:30 AM Solemn Holy Mass; 12:00 PM Supplication to Our Lady of Pompeii; 1:00 PM lunch in the square; 4:00 PM award ceremony for the impromptu painting; 5:00 PM revival of Franciscan songs. For the lunch on Sunday, October 4th, reservation is required by October 1st at the parish.