Leonessa. Festival of ‘Petata Leonessana’ or Potato of Leonessa

    Leonessa. Festival of ‘Petata Leonessana’ or Potato of Leonessa

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    On the 2nd weekend of October, the symbol of Leonessa, the potato, a tuber with a thousand recipes, is celebrated.

    During the  Festival of ‘Petata Leonessana’ or Potato of Leonessa, the Madonna of San Matteo is celebrated with popular games and dances.

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    Benedicta Lee

    Born in Rome from an Italian mother and American father, she works as a freelance communications manager and designer in the tourism sector, a career and interest which she is pursuing with a...

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