| The Festival of the Banderesi is fascinating: this historical commemoration celebrates the legendary victory of the town of Bucchianico ove Chieti through the miraculous intervention of St. Urban. The "snail dance" known as the "ciammaichella" is spectacular, and it evokes the ruse the townspeople devised to force Chieti to withdraw. The sance takes place amidst decorated floats and votive donations. |