BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.eventi.ischia.it///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-14210uPxFU@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:The Feast of St. Vito\, the patron saint of Forio as a beautifu l pearl in a month\, June\, speaking of sun\, heat and intense colors give n to us by nature.The popular legend joins the devotion to the patron with the cultivation of the vine and argues that \;toward the half of the nineteenth century\, while raged the blight on the island and Forians suff ered the shortage of harvest\, a Sicilian ship\, laden with sulfur landed in Forio. The Sicilians claimed to have been sent in Forio\, by a child wh o had pledged a ring and that the popular imagination identified with St. Vito.The fact is that the veneration of the young Vito in Forio has ancien t roots\, which date back to the Middle Ages and even then most likely the re was a temple dedicated to him in the town of Citara\, destroyed between 897 and 902 from the incursions of the Saracens who plundered everything\ ; so it was that for the first time the church dedicated to St. Vito was b uilt where today stands the majestic Basilica\, between 827 and the 902.In fact in Forio was very strong also the cult of Saint Catherine from Alexa ndria\, who also find represented only 4 times in the Basilica of St. Vito \, but the title of Patron Saint of Forio has always been up to the young martyr\; already in a document of 700 where the Congregation of Rites draw s the Mass to the Saint\, speaks of him as the patron of Forio.Returning t o the present Basilica of St. Vito in Forio\, it is already defined in the oldest written document Parish Church of Ischia\, dating back to June 12\ , 1306\, and preserved in the Vatican: it is established that\, having bee n built according to the Church\, the Holy See upheld the right of electio n by the people of the parish priest of Forio\; that right arose because t he parish of St. Vito initially depended on the islano Cathedral Chapter a nd no priest would come regularly from Ischia to Forio\, so Forians claime d the right (still current but in the form of the presentation of a list o f three names to the Bishop ) to elect a parish priest of the place that c ould assist them permanently.The Parish Church of St. Vito then was elevat ed to the rank of Basilica on July 18\, 1988 by the Bishop of that time An tonio Pagano.Before getting back into the relationship between San Vito an d Forio\, it is necessary to add that the devotion to this saint has sprea d a bit all over Europe and in Italy some 15 towns bear his name and 74 ar e honored to have him as a patron\; on our Island in the town of Ischia wa s also the title of this parish of St. Vito\, first in 1300 in a church lo cated in Via Vecchia Campagnao which was subsequently destroyed\, then in the present Church of the Holy Spirit in Ischia Ponte.Returning to Forio w e can see that already in 1600\, was carried in procession the wood statue of St. Vito\, now on the left side of the main altar in the basilica\, th e Forians however\, once completed the construction of the Basilica wanted to make greater honor to the Saint commissioning the realization of a sil ver statue dated 1787 \; the historic D’Ascia gives us many and detailed n ews on the statue: “The design was by the famous sculptor Giuseppe Sammart ino who composed the model. The goldsmiths who performed the work were bro thers Giuseppe and \; Gennaro. This statue arrived in Forio on March 2 1\, 1787. The work was modeled and executed in a year\, because the contra ct between the goldsmiths and artisans and the Mayor of Forio was signed o n April 18\, 1786 by Mr. Carlo Pollicino from Naples. The intrinsic cost o f that statue was of 2848:74 ducats. “The work appears to be far from the ways of Sammartino\, therefore\, is to assume that it was modeled on an ex isting simulacrum of the end of 16th century”.This statue\, tells Msgr. Re gine\, is located in the sacristy\, in a niche closed by a wooden door wit h two doors\, and is only open during the festival in June and January 6 a t the end of the Holy Forty hours\, because at that time was not posed any glass and such placement allows a better preservation of silver\, also in the Basilica of St. Vito’s image is present not only in the wooden statue \, also in the beautiful altar cloth (the largest island in size) dated 17 42 and built by Alfonso Di Spigna\, which depicts the patron saint with St . Catherine of Alexandria at the foot of the Holy Trinity.The Feast of the Saint until 1960s was held in the month of August\, when the peasants wer e free from toil in the fields\, was the then parish priest\, Fr Vincenzo Avallone\, to bring it back to its day of the liturgical Solemnity of the Saint\, on June 15. Also this year will revolve around this date the princ ipal moments of the festival\, with the procession by land and one by sea on Sunday 15 and Monday 16\, in a succession of faith\, tradition\, music and colors\, to remember the heavenly birthday of martyr Vito and once aga in to ask his protection and his blessing on all Forio. https://www.eventi .ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/30765-feast-of-san-vito DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615 LOCATION:Chiesa di San Vito (Via S. Vito\, 58\, 80075 Forio NA\, Italy) SUMMARY:Feast of San Vito URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/30765-feast-of- san-vito END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1425V8h10u@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:May returns\, and once again the long-awaited event of the sole mn celebrations in honor of Saint Restituta marks the beginning of the bea utiful season in Lacco Ameno. It is precisely at this time that the faith of the Lacco Ameno and Ischia communities bursts forth in a whirl of color s\, sounds\, and scents\, but above all in a religious fervor that brings thousands of tourists and residents to pay homage to the Patron Saint of t he Diocese of Ischia.\nAmid the sparkle of lights and the cheerfulness of sweet stalls\, moments of intense liturgical devotion alternate with folkl oric events.\nEvents and gatherings begin on May 8th\, building up to the main celebrations on May 15th\, 16th\, 17th\, and 18th.\nA host of faithfu l and clergy accompany the statue of the Saint in a moving procession by s ea on May 17th\, followed by the sirens of steamships and fishing boats to the Marina of Casamicciola\, where the Bishop’s greeting awaits. At dusk\ , the statue returns to its home in Lacco Ameno. The following day\, May 1 8th\, the venerated statue of the Saint travels through the streets of the town amid prayers and hymns of the faithful\, walking on a carpet of flow ers left in its path\, culminating in a touching visit to the hospital\, w here Saint Restituta brings her message of love and comfort to all those g oing through difficult times.\nOn the final evening of the celebrations\, the statue of the Patroness is laid down from its throne\, the hymn in her honor is sung one last time\, and amid the emotion of all present\, the s weet young woman is bid farewell: “our Saint Restituta.”\nThe cult of the Saint venerated in Ischia originates from the Abitinian Martyr revered in Carthage\, a devotion brought in 429 A.D. Tradition holds that the boat gu ided by angels brought the martyred body of Restituta to an island called Aenaria\, at the location known as Le Ripe\, “Ad Ripas\,” today’s San Mont ano.\nThe most evocative moment of the festival takes place on the evening of May 16th\, right in the Bay of San Montano\, during the “Sacred Repres entation of the Martyrdom and Landing of Saint Restituta Ad Ripas.” This i s a deeply felt event\, drawing thousands of people to the beach from the afternoon in search of the best vantage points to watch what the devoted y outh have prepared.\n…And gradually\, as a joyful multitude flows in from all directions\, the sky takes on a poignant transparency of sea water\, w ith a crescent moon and evening stars shining to the west… when the blue d arkens over the white sand\, the white lilies among the greenery\, and the red vestments of the clergy\, the spotlight illuminates the final earthly moments of Restituta… a silence\, full of emotion and expectation\, falls over the people surrounding the scene\, and the reenactment begins—a trad ition for over 40 years that brings the martyrdom of Saint Restituta to li fe once again (source: emmesse).\nThe virgin Restituta\, brought before th e Proconsul Proculus for refusing to renounce her faith in God\, is tortur ed and sentenced to death\, placed on a boat to be burned. Divine interven tion punishes her persecutors\, setting their vessel on fire\, while the l ifeless body of Restituta\, guided by an angel\, reaches the beach of the village of Eraclium at the location called “Le Ripe.” The small village wa s inhabited by fishermen\, farmers\, potters\, merchants\, and sailors. So me of the population practiced Christianity\, notably a devout woman named Lucina\, wholly devoted to good works\, to whom the Lord sends an angel i n a dream announcing the arrival of Restituta’s remains.\nThe representati on concludes with the general emotion of spectators and participants\, as the people called by Lucina rush to the beach to receive the body of the v irgin\, who from that day on became their eternal protector.\nThis reenact ment takes place each year thanks to the cultural contributions of Prof. G iovanni Castagna and the dedication of the youth of the “Associazione Cult urale Le Ripe.” Special mention goes to the late Don Pietro Monti\, withou t whom the tradition might not have continued\, and to Prof. Marta Scandiu zzi for inspiring even the youngest participants.\nThe contribution of the “Committee for the Celebrations in Honor of Saint Restituta\,” supported by the Municipality of Lacco Ameno\, is essential for organizing the festi val.\nThe true protagonists\, however\, are the young people of Lacco Amen o\, whose enthusiasm and devotion make it possible to continue such an imp ortant event for the island community. https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/eve nts/tradizioni/event/219190-celebrations-in-honor-of-saint-restituta DTSTART:20260517T070000Z DTEND:20260517T215900Z LOCATION:Piazza Santa Restituta (Piazza Santa Restituta\, 80076 Lacco Amen o NA\, Italia) SUMMARY:Celebrations in honor of Saint Restituta URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/219190-celebrat ions-in-honor-of-saint-restituta END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1430bjk1nV@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:The celebrations in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel in San t'Angelo d'Ischia are held every year on September 29th and 30th and inclu de the procession of the Saint by boat at sunset on September 30th\, accom panied by fireworks and music\, as well as solemn masses\, concerts\, and stalls selling handicrafts and local products. https://www.eventi.ischia.i t/en/events/tradizioni/event/219231-celebrations-in-honor-of-saint-michael -the-archangel DTSTART:20260929T060000Z DTEND:20260929T213000Z LOCATION:Piazza Sant'Angelo (80070 Serrara Fontana NA\, Italia) SUMMARY:Celebrations in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/219231-celebrat ions-in-honor-of-saint-michael-the-archangel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1430Kmb2gV@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:From the square of ”Rotaro” in the municipality of Casamicciola \, our journey will begin amidst still active fumaroles\, ancient craters\ , and lava domes that have characterized the geological history of the isl and of Ischia. Following the Fondo d’Oglio trail\, we will reach the inter ior of an ancient extinct volcanic crater where a black Hornbeam has grown at its center\, considered ”enchanted” due to the numerous legends surrou nding it. Among myrtle plants\, pine trees\, and numerous species of broom \, we will arrive in the Montagnone area\, from where we will admire a pos tcard-worthy view of the port of Ischia\, the mainland\, and the island of Procida.During this hike\, we will have a tasting of typical products at the ”Sargente Winery.”\nStart/Finish point: Panza SquareElevation gain: 25 0 mLength: 4.5 kmDifficulty: T EasyDuration: 4 hoursVisit / Tasting: Canti na del Sargente\n \;\n€ 35 per person https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/ events/tradizioni/event/249918-walking-the-trails-2026---the-crater-trail- of-fondo-doglio DTSTART:20260502T080000Z DTEND:20260502T123000Z LOCATION:Panza (Piazza San Leonardo - 80075 Panza Forio) SUMMARY:Walking the trails 2026 – The Crater Trail of Fondo d’Oglio URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249918-walking- the-trails-2026---the-crater-trail-of-fondo-doglio END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1432LtSZvd@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:Crossing a wild and fascinating landscape\, among rocks and bro om plants\, we wi/1 reach the oak and downy oak forest of Frassitelli. Fol lowing a mule track\, we wi/1 enter the marvelous chestnut forest of Fafan ga\, where we wi/1 discover and visit numerous stone houses\, historica/ m emory of the rock architecture used by locai farmers in the past to live i n harmony with this natural environment. We wi/1 find ourselves in an area \, now 'wild where nature has reclaimed its spaces among rocks shaped by t he weather\, offering exciting views. During this hike\, we wi/1 have a ta sting of typical products at the typical restaurant 'Il Bracconiere'\nDepa rture / Arrival Point: Proloco Panza Headquarters\, ForioElevation Gain: 2 00 mDifficulty: Medium / Hiking levelDuration: 4.5 hours – 5 km (including stops)Visit / Tasting: Restaurant “Il Bracconiere”\n \;\n€ 35 per per son https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249922-hiking- trails-2026---the-stone-houses-trail DTSTART:20260506T080000Z DTEND:20260506T123000Z LOCATION:Panza (Piazza San Leonardo - 80075 Panza Forio) SUMMARY:Hiking Trails 2026 – The Stone Houses Trail URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249922-hiking-t rails-2026---the-stone-houses-trail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1433ps6TjP@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:Starting from Panza square\, we wi/1 reach Monte di Panza\, whi ch wi/1 offer us a 360° view of Mount Epomeo\, the village of Sant'Angelo\ , Capri\, and the Sorrentine Peninsula. Subsequently\, we wi/1 traverse a grove of holm oaks and then a fern grove unti/ we reach the marvelous geos ite of Pelara Bay\, where we wi/1 follow the enti re path descending to se a leve/ and then ascending aga in\, taking a detour that will lead us thro ugh ancient medieval alleys in the upper part of the village of Panza. Dur ing this hike\, we wi/1 have a tasting of typical products of 'Fattoria Gr eca' .\nDeparture / Arrival Point: Proloco Panza Headquarters\, ForioEleva tion Gain: 250 mDifficulty: Easy / Tourist levelDuration: 4 hours – 4.5 km (including stops)Visit / Tasting: Fattoria Greca Farm\n \;\n€ 35 per person https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249923-hiki ng-trails-2026---the-two-bays-trail DTSTART:20260507T080000Z DTEND:20260507T123000Z LOCATION:Panza (Piazza San Leonardo - 80075 Panza Forio) SUMMARY:Hiking Trails 2026 – The Two Bays Trail URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249923-hiking-t rails-2026---the-two-bays-trail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1434cGbSzM@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:Crossing on uphi/1 path that runs alongside ancient terraced vi neyards\, among holm oak trees\, wild herbs\, and huge tuff boulders shape d by natural erosions first and then by humans\, we wi/1 reach the 'Bocca di Tifeo\,' a fascinating fumarolic vent carved into the tuff rock with it s emissions of steam at about 1 7 5°C. Here\, you con ad mire the landscap e overlooking the Citara Boy and the enti re territory of the Municipality of Forio. We wi/1 reach Tenuta Colella to enjoy an aperitif while admirin g a dreamy sunset.\nDeparture / Arrival Point: Proloco Panza Headquarters\ , ForioElevation Gain: 200 mLength: 3.5 kmDifficulty: T (Easy)Duration: 4 hours (including stops)Visit / Tasting: Tenuta Colella Farm\n \;\n€ 35 per person https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249924 -hiking-trails-2026---the-bocca-di-tifeo-sunset-trail DTSTART:20260507T140000Z DTEND:20260507T180000Z LOCATION:Panza (Piazza San Leonardo - 80075 Panza Forio) SUMMARY:Hiking Trails 2026 – The Bocca di Tifeo Sunset Trail URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249924-hiking-t rails-2026---the-bocca-di-tifeo-sunset-trail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1436M4ZrDo@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:A journey through the Bianco/ella vineyards perched on the edge of the sea\, with breathtaking views of Capri\, the mainland\, and surrou nded by the whitish volcanic rock that characterizes this area of the isla nd. We wi/1 traverse an ancient semi-abandoned village\, reaching the summ it of Monte Vezzi (400m)\, from where you can ad mire a 180° view from the Aragonese Cast/e to the Sgarrupata Bay and Sant'Angelo\, with a unique pe rspective of Mount Epomeo. During this hike\, we wi/1 have lunch with loca i and seasonal products at Azienda agricola Torre di Mezzo.\nDeparture / A rrival Point: Proloco Panza Headquarters\, ForioElevation Gain: 350 mLengt h: 6 kmDifficulty: E (Medium)Duration: 4.5 hours (including stops)Visit / Tasting: Torre di Mezzo Farm\n \;\n€ 35 per person https://www.eventi. ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249925-hiking-trails-2026---the-piano -liguori-trail DTSTART:20260508T080000Z DTEND:20260508T123000Z LOCATION:Panza (Piazza San Leonardo - 80075 Panza Forio) SUMMARY:Hiking Trails 2026 – The Piano Liguori Trail URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249925-hiking-t rails-2026---the-piano-liguori-trail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1437Zt2zwP@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:Hermitage Path - Folk Songs at Sunset- Musical Excursion on Mou nt Epomeo - Special Edition\, accompanied by the music of Denis Trani. The journey begins in the hamlet of Fontana\, where we'll follow a path carve d into the rock toward the Pietra dell'Acqua ('Water Stone'J. Winding thro ugh cisterns hewn from tuff\, wild native vegetation\, and cultivated fiel ds\, we'll trek along the ridge connecting the mule track to the island's highest peak\, 'San Nicola.' Here\, we'll be rewarded with breathtaking vi ews as this is the highest point of the Phlegraean Volcanic District\, and have the opportunity to visit the Hermitage\, now converted into a museum . Throughout the excursion\, ancient Ischitan folk songs\, tal es offarmer s\, grape harvests\, and locai legends will unfold like a curtain over the island's rustic soul\, creating an immersive experience that blends natur e and tradition\, evoking a deep sense of connection with the land. The ex perience concludes with a tasting oflocal specialties at Misciillo Souveni r.\nDeparture / Arrival Point: Proloco Panza Headquarters\, ForioElevation Gain: 250 mDifficulty: Easy / Tourist levelDuration: 4.5 hours – 5 km (in cluding stops)Visit / Tasting: Miscillo Souvenir\n \;\n€ 35 per person https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249926-hiking-tra ils-2026---the-hermitage-of-mount-epomeo-trail DTSTART:20260509T080000Z DTEND:20260509T123000Z LOCATION:Panza (Piazza San Leonardo - 80075 Panza Forio) SUMMARY:Hiking Trails 2026 – The Hermitage of Mount Epomeo Trail URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249926-hiking-t rails-2026---the-hermitage-of-mount-epomeo-trail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-14380hfsf0@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:Path of Melodie Raids from the Sea Musical Excursion: Serrara F umaroles Sant'Angelo. Have you ever tasted dishes cooked beneath scorching hot sand? Have you ever listened to stories\, music\, and songs recountin g pirate raids on the island of Ischia? Treasure maps\, culinary treasures hidden beneath the sand\, pirate folk songs\, tales of ransoms and steami ng vapors await you along one of the ancient paths on the southwest slope\ , once used by locals to move quickly from the sea to the mountains and to escape potential pirate attacks. lmmersed in typical coastal vegetation\, we'/1 skirt ancient craters and transform into a true crew conquering our fin al destination! So bring your bandana ... Because anyone who doesn't sing is a corsair! (Musical project curated by Denis Trani)Tasting at Agri turismo il Giardino del Nonno.\nDeparture / Arrival Point: Piazzetta di Pa nzaElevation Gain: 350 mLength: 3.5 kmDifficulty: T (Easy)Duration: 4.5 ho ursVisit / Tasting: Il Giardino del Nonno\n \;\n€ 35 per person https: //www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249927-hiking-trails-202 6---the-pirates-trail DTSTART:20260509T080000Z DTEND:20260509T123000Z LOCATION:Panza (Piazza San Leonardo - 80075 Panza Forio) SUMMARY:Hiking Trails 2026 – The Pirates’ Trail URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249927-hiking-t rails-2026---the-pirates-trail END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260506T061600UTC-1440Al3DSU@https://www.eventi.ischia.it/ DTSTAMP:20260506T061600Z DESCRIPTION:May 10\, 2026\n4:00 PMGathering at the cross of Piano Liguorian d pilgrimage to the Chapel of Saint Pancras.\nHoly Mass\nA convivial momen t in Piano Liguori\nParish AdministratorRev. Giuseppe Nicolella https://ww w.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249942-feast-of-saint-pancra s DTSTART:20260510T140000Z DTEND:20260510T160000Z LOCATION:Chiesa di San Domenico (Via Campagnano\, 10\, 80077 Ischia NA\, It alia) SUMMARY:FEAST OF SAINT PANCRAS URL:https://www.eventi.ischia.it/en/events/tradizioni/event/249942-feast-of -saint-pancras END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR