The biggest and most exciting religious festival begins in New York city, America. It is 82nd annual Feast of San Gennaro started from September 10 and will be ended on September 20,2009, on the streets of the lower Manhattan neighborhood, historic little Italy.This place played an important role in the development of immigrants of Italy, in the beginning of 20th century.

Figli di San Gennaro, Inc a not-for-profit community presented annually since 1996 ,to keep the emotions, enthusiasm and spirit of early Italian immigrants. This year they successfully attract more then a million of people in the street of little Italy to contribute in the annual Salute to the Patron Saint of Naples.

The Feast of San Gennaro is an 11 days festival. This festival is known in the world due to its religious processions, free musical entertainment every day, food, colorful parades, charming restaurants and cafes and even a world-famous cannoli-eating competition. The official celebration held in most precious Blood Church.

Joseph Mattone, President of Figli di San Gennaro, Inc. said,

“This Feast of San Gennaro holds a special place in the hearts of Italian people everywhere”

He added.

“It is a festive period of faith and redemption, a time for remembrance and reconciliation, and a time for celebration. The delicious food, the free musical entertainment that reflects Italian-American culture and heritage are all there. The Feast brings the world to Little Italy and Little Italy to the world.”

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San Gennaro Festival