Stefano da Putignano Culture Folkloristic and religious events include the commemoration-day of St. Cyrus and Easter-period when the Medieval-rooted confraternal religious orders perform their processions during the days of the Holy Week (Easter rituals include procession and pilgrimage of confrères called “Bubble-Bubble” (Italian: BBubbli BBubbli) through the streets of country). Other events include: The exhibition Ceramica nel Quartiere delle Ceramiche The Mediterranean ceramics contest, theatrical and musical events Promotion of dessert grapes, months of July, August, and September Exhibition - contest about ceramic crib scene during the months of December and January Musica Mundi – international festival of ethnic music in July Economy Grapes and ceramics-industry are two traditional elements of the local economy since the times of Greater Greece. The numerous ceramic finds, tracing back to the Classical Age and kept in the National Museum of "Magna Grecia" in Taranto, reveal the antique roots of this handicrafts production which was privileged by the presence of considerable amounts of clay in the surrounding territory. More recently, records dating back to the 18th century report at the time 42 companies in Grottaglie operating in the ceramics-sector with a total of 5,000 employees. In addition to ceramics, also agricultural products such as olive oil and excellent choice dessert grapes are of great importance. Alenia Composite is a factory of Alenia group producing parts for the Boeing 787. References External links Cities and towns in Apulia Localities of Salento