Folklore > Minervo Murge > 03/29/10 > Celebration of butchers and Beccai Procession

Minervino Murge (Apulia) - Italy

The last Monday before Easter-day, which, this year, will be on March 29, the Celebration of Butchers, also called the Procession of Beccai, will occur in Minervino Murge (Bat).

The event is organized by all the butchers of the region.

It probably refers to the fact that it is possible to eat meat (which is symbol of wealth and abundance) during the festivities of Easter.