Feast of Saint George the Martyr

Festa di San Giorgio Martire

Ragusa Ibla's major patronal feast honouring Saint George, patron of the city of Ragusa, held around the last weekend of May. The festival features the spectacular procession of the equestrian simulacrum of San Giorgio on horseback armed with a silver lance, together with the Arca Santa containing relics of the saints, carried through the illuminated streets of Ibla. Key moments include the 'scinnuta' (descent) of the simulacrum into the Duomo, the 'abballariata' (dance) where bearers hoist the saint on their shoulders shouting 'All Truonu!', and the closing fireworks display at the Giardini Iblei. The celebration fills Ibla with decorative lights, draped balconies, municipal bands, flag-wavers, and a historical parade recalling the saint's battle against the dragon.