Feast of San Genesio, the kids’ feast | Casciana Terme

Casciana Terme has been celebrating St Genesius, protector of children, for 69 years, for three days: 22-25th August.

The Kingdom of Children
The Feast of San Genesio represents a “reversal” of everyday life. Children symbolically take possession of the town by handing over the mayor’s keys to the Grand Chamberlain of the Kingdom of Children, represented by a local boy or girl. Chamberlain like the typical cake that is still made on that occasion: round with a hole in the middle and filled with candied fruit and sultanas.

The Balloon Launch
Around 25 August there will be many fun initiatives (including Pompieropoli) and shows in the streets of the town, to entertain young and old with artistic exhibitions, with the highlight on the last day when Casciana is closed to traffic and invaded by children, becoming a toyland, with street shows, clowns, games with prizes, and creative workshops with @Lego constructions.

Gran finale with the traditional launching of the hot-air balloon, symbol of the festival, and balloons with messages of peace and goodness attached that carry the greetings of the children of Casciana Terme far and wide.