Statements (34)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:award
tradition |
gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Christianity
Catholic Church |
gptkbp:date |
varies by location
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gptkbp:features |
prayers
decorated vessels procession of boats sprinkling of holy water |
gptkbp:firstHeld |
ancient times
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gptkbp:frequency |
annual
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blessing of the Fleet
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gptkbp:notablePlace |
gptkb:Darwin,_Australia
gptkb:Mobile,_Alabama gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana gptkb:Biloxi,_Mississippi gptkb:Galveston,_Texas gptkb:St._Augustine,_Florida |
gptkbp:origin |
Mediterranean countries
|
gptkbp:practicedIn |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Italy gptkb:Portugal gptkb:Spain gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
gptkbp:purpose |
to ensure safety and good fortune for fishing vessels and crews
|
gptkbp:relatedEvent |
seafood festivals
|
gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Saint_Peter
gptkb:fish gptkb:Saint_Francis_of_Paola maritime communities |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Biloxi
gptkb:Brunswick |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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