The feast of the patron saint Roch is the most heartfelt of Jenne and is celebrated on August 16th. Tradition has it that religious ceremonies begin with the procession on the evening of August 15 when the person of the party is also named, a citizen who has distinguished himself during the year.
During the procession, the statue of Saint Roch is carried through the streets of the town while the band performs the ancient march of San Rocco called La Merope. The procession ends with the explosion of 'jo gireglio'.
The following day the procession is repeated with a closing rite.
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