Over three days in June 2018, Hamilton's Fratellanza Racalmutese Club celebrated the 500-year-old Festa Maria SS.
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Over three days in June 2018, Hamilton's Fratellanza Racalmutese Club celebrated the 500-year-old Festa Maria SS.
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In Hamilton, Ontario, the Fratellanza Racalmutese Club hosts the Festa Maria SS. Del Monte, a vibrant celebration rooted in Sicilian tradition. Filmmaker Terrance Odette captures the event over three days in June 2018, as community members come together to honor their heritage. Parades fill the streets, traditional foods are shared, and religious ceremonies take place, reflecting a 500-year-old custom from Racalmuto. The festival illustrates the commitment of Hamilton's residents to their cultural identity within Canada's diverse society.
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Why Watch
- See the vibrant Festa Maria SS. Del Monte in Hamilton.
- Meet the Fratellanza Racalmutese Club members.
- Find out about 500 years of Sicilian tradition.
Did You Know
- By the late 1960s, Hamilton's Sicilian community outnumbered Racalmuto's population.
- The film was shot over three days in June 2018.
- Festa Maria SS. Del Monte is celebrated by the Fratellanza Racalmutese Club.
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Who directed the documentary 'Festa - Hamilton'?
Terrance Odette directed the documentary 'Festa - Hamilton'.
What cultural event is featured in 'Festa - Hamilton'?
The documentary features the Festa Maria SS. Del Monte celebration held by the Fratellanza Racalmutese Club.
When was 'Festa - Hamilton' filmed?
The documentary was filmed over three days in June 2018.
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