Dolianova is preparing to experience "Sa Xida Santa," Holy Week, which from March 29th to April 6th will transform the historic centers of Sicci San Biagio and San Pantaleo into a grand collective tale of faith, tradition, and identity. Dolianova's Easter rites are rooted in the history of the two ancient villages, united in 1905.

The program kicks off with a series of events dedicated to traditional craftsmanship, featuring workshops open to the community. Local craft experts from the Societas Sicci Sancti Blasi Dolianova and the Is Axrolas Association will guide young people in making traditional instruments such as mattraccas and stroccia ranas, essential during the silence of the Easter Triduum on March 30th and 31st. This is an opportunity to engage the younger generations and keep the cultural memory of the area alive.

The heart of the event, however, remains the religious rites of Holy Week, which accompany faithful and visitors on an intense journey through liturgical celebrations, processions, and moments of intense popular participation, culminating in the central days of the Easter Triduum.

Easter is particularly eagerly awaited, with the traditional encounter between the two historic communities, a symbol of unity and shared identity. Despite unification, the dualism of their origins has remained alive and is manifested in the central moment of "S'Incontru." The two processions depart from their original historic centers: Sicci San Biagio escorts the Risen Christ, while San Pantaleo accompanies the Madonna. The processions pass through the historic streets of their respective villages and converge in Piazza Brigata Sassari, where the solemn meeting of the statues takes place. The gesture of the three bows, repeated according to tradition, and the symbolic embrace between the parish priests and civil authorities represent the reconciliation and union of the two historic communities.

An event that unites religious rites, culture, and celebrations, made even more significant by the celebration of the 120th anniversary of the merging of the city's two original boroughs. "Sa Xida Santa is the living heart of our community," explains Luca Dessì, President of the Societas Sicci Sancti Blasi association, "a blend of ancient gestures, faith, and identity that continues to unite generations. These rites tell the story of who we are, preserve our history, and transform it into a shared experience that speaks to those from outside. This tradition today becomes a concrete opportunity to enhance the local area, strengthen our sense of belonging, and project our identity into the future."