On 14 May the island is preparing to celebrate its patron San Costanzo. The inhabitants of the island and tourists flock to the procession starting from the Piazzetta, between the blossoming brooms and the sound of bands, up to the church of the seaside village of Marina Grande. On 13 June the protagonist is the patron of Anacapri, S. Antonio, welcomed in procession through the streets of the center that are populated by the famous stalls. On 7 September we celebrate the Madonna del Soccorso with the Piedigrotta Tiberiana, a leap between Capri flavors and shows, while Anacapri gives the go to its Septembrata, ie the grape festival, a fixed date with its folk traditions and enogastronomic.
June 13 is a special day for Anacapri that celebrates the feast of its patron saint, Sant’Antonio. Already a week before, the old town and the Church of Santa Sofia are dressed in festive attire. In fact, colorful draperies and lights fill the square and the streets in front of the church from which the Saint will come out. In addition, there are also many typical stalls of sweets and toys.
Centuries ago, during the first week of September, on 7 September, in honor of Santa Maria del Soccorso, begins the Piedigrotta Tiberiana, organized by the SS.Maria Committee of Relief and the municipality of Capri.
On 14 May the town of Capri is in bloom to celebrate its patron San Costanzo, bishop of the east during the seventh century, who after a shipwreck during his return to Constantinople, landed on the island. Here it became a lighthouse, a real religious and moral reference point for the inhabitants of the place who every year, still today, take the opportunity to commemorate him and thank him for the miracle accomplished in 991 AD.
The last week of August, in Anacapri, begins the Septembrata, the famous festival of grapes and ancient peasant practices. This event was born in 1923 thanks to a group of artists who wanted to pay tribute to the anacaprese population for the hospitality received. In recent years, the Septembrata brings to life not only the historical reenactments of the early ‘900 but also agricultural habits and local crafts.
