Wondering about the story of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca and the Fisherman’s Feast? Hear the history of the tradition in this video of a play by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). The performance was held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the 101st Fisherman’s Feast and produced by NEMPAC’s Emily Trask.
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