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· collected 2026-08-19 · by Ioulia Poukhli; Frederique Mauduit
In Sora, Italy, thousands of people gathered on August 14th for a traditional procession called the 'Macchina dell'Assunta', featuring a 16-metre-high illuminated structure topped with a Virgin Mary statue, which was carried through the town's streets by dozens of porters accompanied by residents and visitors. The procession marks the eve of the Feast of the Assumption and is part of the town's Ferragosto celebrations. This event is inspired by a similar tradition in nearby Viterbo, dating back to 2005. No specific numbers are mentioned regarding attendance or participation.
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In the Italian town of Sora, on August 14th, thousands of people gathered for the traditional "Macchina dell'Assunta" procession. A massive structure, standing at 16 meters high, topped with a statue of the Virgin Mary, was carried through the streets by dozens of "Portatori" who balanced it on their shoulders. The crowd watched and joined in the celebration as the procession made its way through the town center. This event is an annual tradition that dates back to 2005, inspired by a similar procession in nearby Viterbo called "Macchina di Santa Rosa". It honors the Virgin Mary of the Assumption, the patron saint of Sora Cathedral, and is part of the town's larger "Ferragosto" celebrations.
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Thousands of people gathered in Sora, Italy, on 14 August for the traditional 'Macchina dell'Assunta' procession.
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Footage shows the 16-metre-high illuminated structure, topped by a statue of the Virgin Mary, being carried through the town's streets as crowds watch and join the celebrations.
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The annual procession takes place on the eve of the Feast of the Assumption.
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Dozens of 'Portatori' carry the structure on their shoulders, while residents, visitors and religious groups follow the route through the town centre.
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The tradition began in 2005 and was inspired by the 'Macchina di Santa Rosa' in nearby Viterbo.
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The procession honours the Virgin Mary of the Assumption, patron saint of Sora Cathedral, and forms part of the town's 'Ferragosto' celebrations.
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procession → honour → celebrations
