The Sant'Agata fest it's a mix of culture, religion and folklore.
Every year from 3 to 5 February around half a million of people
follow the procession. Fireworks and big candles to thank to
Sant'Agata as a form of devotion. On the evening of Feb 5th,
thousand of devotes walk along the procession bring big candles,
sometimes of around 70/100Kg. Sant'Agata is on a big
liberty/baroque 'fercolo', 20tons of silver!
Mario Bucolo is also a renowned expert in marketing, communication and social media.
His photos has been awarded with honorable mention at the International Photography Awards 2009 and shortlisted for the final judging round in 2008 Travel Photographer of the Year competition, in 2007 and 2008 "Human rights" International Competition co-promoted by Sicilian Parliament and he was personally awarded , in 2008 as "author in evidence" and in 2009 as "Finalist Author" in the International "Premio Fotografico" promoted by the National Association of Professional Photographers of Italy.
