The celebrations of the Putignano Carnival, whose origins would date back to 1394, begin as early as December 26, with the ceremony of the exchange of the candle and the characteristic masked parade of the Propaggine, ending on Shrove Tuesday. The preparations see the choral and passionate participation of the people of Putignano and culminate in the parades of papier-mâché floats, expertly crafted.
To warm up the atmosphere of the Putignano Carnival, there are also group masquerades, band concerts, photographic exhibitions, parties, and parades for children. The ancient village of Putignano transforms into a phantasmagoric open-air theater, where artists, musicians, and jugglers gather; all under the friendly supervision of Farinella (whose name recalls a traditional dish made from chickpeas and barley), traditionally depicted in iconography as pacifying dogs and cats, playfully referring to the inhabitants of Putignano.
