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In addition to the live Nativity scene in the Mangiapane Cave, Custonaci organizes another classic pre-Christmas appointment under the banner of good traditional pastry, which Spincia Days, which will be held from 6 to 10 December.
For several years this event has been renewed with the sweet that more than any other represents the Christmas of our parts, even if in recent times in view of a tourism seasonality sphinxes are repeated even in summer when the collateral fair is organized " Spit Fest ".
Like every year The Committee for the development of typical products with the patronage of the town of Custonaci sets up along the streets of the historic city center different stands with tastings from 17 to 23, where visitors can witness the dough and cooking live, even if the technique is no longer what it once was, because by now technology has also invaded the mixture of spince, made with flour, milk and potatoes, preserving, however, the charm of the past, with the noble and unmistakable taste.
The promoter committee has always linked the name of Custonaci to the specialties of the agricultural industry in a review that sees the feast of the Immaculate Conception center, thus starting the Christmas period.
For the many visitors there will not be only smoking spits under the stands, but you can also taste other specialties such as ricotta cassatelle, cannoli and fig cookies, not to mention the food and wine specialties with wine and cheese tasting.
Who is a believer, can also attend religious ceremonies with the celebration of Holy Mass and the procession; finally, various moments of musical entertainment are provided, which surround the flavors and smells of fried spince.
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