The unique “Descent of the Candelieri” takes place every August 14th in Sassari, Sardinia, Italy 🇮🇹
Since 2013, it has been on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list
The tradition dates back to at least the 13th century, when the city offered candles to the Virgin Mary on the eve of the Assumption
It later became a vow asking for her protection from the plague
The Candelieri are carried through the streets and literally “danced” by their bearers