The great drama of Calvary, which has inspired poets, painters and artists of all kinds and in every age, is lived out again in the streets and squares of Romagnano Sesia, transforming this ancient and historic town into another Jerusalem.

People of Romagnano from all walks of life, carrying on the tradition passed down by their forefathers, bring alive the more than three hundred characters who participate in this re-enactement.

The originality of the performance as it moves from place to place, and the participation of the spectators in the action of the drama, have given these performances a unique character, and it is because of this that it is numbered among the most famous and significant in Italy.

Faith, tradition and folklore play their part in giving this secular tradition a curious spontaneity and an aspect of harmony and solemnity.As in the times of the mediaeval Mystery Plays, the people are actors and spectators at the same time. The origins of those "Venerdì Santo" performances are very old indeed.

In 1730 they were reorganized by the Confraternita del Santo Enterro, and today the Comitato pro Venerdì Santo perpetuate their inheritance every two years organizing the performances of the Holy Passion