Kuntisa Root Festival

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At the same time, the festival lights up the Municipality with activities related to its treasures, its identity traditions
Arbereshe and its identity heritage with a strong involvement of the community.
Treasures will be available
identity of the Municipality such as the naturalistic site of the ancient Elymian city of Entella, with nature trails and
Archaeological; its Byzantine and Roman rite churches; A tour through the streets of Kuntisa, explained by the guides
It allows visitors to immerse themselves in the local Arbereshe culture.
Kuntisa is a journey
within a hidden and little-known reality that allows the Italian descendant to immerse himself in a
a physical and symbolic place rich in culture and tradition.
A second Tour that aims to promote, redevelop,
enhance local food and wine and the local craftsman, such as “the iconographic laboratory”, “the
of bobbin lace and Renaissance lace”.
In addition to the Borghi dei Tesori Roots Festival which will take place over the three weeks between 10 and 26
May 2024, the Municipality of Contessa Entellina intends to carry out an event of a purely
identity through the project called “Kuntisa Root Festival” on the occasion of the celebrations in
Honor of Maria S.S. della Favara which take place in Contessa Entellina on September 8 of each year.