Travel video about destination The San Domenico's Serpents (Italy) Every year in May, a mysterious ritual in honor of Saint Domenic takes place in the Italian mountainous region of Abruzzi. Snakes are used in a procession where pilgrims come searching for protection against The procession starts in the village of Cocullo. After mass, pilgrims carry the statue of Saint Domenic literally covered with live snakes along the village’s steep streets. Thousands of people attend the procession as snakes are caressed and passed from hand to hand. After the ceremony, they are freed in the This episode of FESTIVE WAYS uncovers an authentic tradition of one of the most peculiar Italian regions, the beautiful and remote Abbruzzi. -------------- Watch more travel videos ► goo.gl/HYQdhg Join us. Subscribe now! ► goo.gl/QHWi2p Be our fan on Facebook ► goo.gl/0xmbQk Follow us on Twitter ► goo.gl/334ln5 -------------- Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated! Please: respect each other in the comments. Expoza Travel is taking you on a journey to the earth's most beautiful and fascinating places. Get inspiration and essentials with our travel guide videos and documentaries for your next trip, holiday, vacation or simply enjoy and get tips about all the beauty in the world... It is yours to discover!

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