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Bravio delle Botti (Barrels Competition) – August 26th , 2012 – Montepulciano (SIENA)
In Montepulciano, a nice village near Siena, every year a tiring uphill race takes place: a race of barrels called Bravìo.
Eight districts compete for a painted cloth by rolling barrels (of approximately 80 kg each) along an uphill path for more than 1 km.
The path of the heavy barrels winds through the picturesque streets of the old town until the finish line located in the Piazza Grande square in front of the Cathedral.
The word Bravìo derives from the vulgar “Bravium” and indicates the painted cloth bearing the image of the patron saint St. John the Beheaded, in whose honor the citizens celebrate the feast.
The tradition of the past to play this race riding horses was interrupted in the seventeenth century and the inclusion in the modern era of the barrels wants to be a strong call to one of the most typical product of the town: the wine of Montepulciano.
At 3 o’clock p.m. : historical parade
At 7 o’ clock p.m. race with the barrels
For more information contact Hotel Borgo Grondaie
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July,12th Tournament of Crossbow – BAGNI DI LUCCA (LUCCA)
Historical Celebration in Bagni di Lucca.
In 1169 the government of Lucca decided to establish a group of Archers in defense of the city.
In 1443 it was organized the first tournament of the crossbow that is still played every year in honor of the Feast of San Paolino.
There will be competitions, historical parades, a medieval market and delicious tastings of typical products.
For more information about the program please contact Siena Hotel Borgo Grondaie.
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July 2nd, The Palio of Siena
The Palio of Siena is a horse race competition among ten of the seventeen Districts (Contrada) in which the city is divided.
The race traditionally called “Carriera” takes place twice a year, on July,2nd dedicated to the Madonna of Provenzano and on August 16th in honor of Our Lady of the Assumption.
To win the race, horse (with or without jockey) must cut the finish line first after three laps of the Campo Square (Piazza del Campo).
The winner District receives the Palio, a banner of silk ( Drappellone or Cencio ) that is hand painted by local or international artists . This prestigious prize will be carefully preserved in the museum of the Contrada forever.
The next horse race will take place on Monday, July 2nd and the protagonists will be the following Contrada: Eagle ( Aquila)/ Giraffe ( Giraffa)/ Unicorn (Leocorno)/ Shell (Nicchio)/Wave(Onda)/Forest (Selva)/ Snail (Chiocciola)/ Dragon (Drago)/ Tortoise (Tartuca)/ Caterpiller (Bruco).
The fateful moment of the race will be, as always, preceded by amazing days full of events as the presentation of Drappellone on Monday, June 25th at 7 p.m. inside the Cortile del Podestà ( Courtyard of Palazzo Pubblico in Piazza del Campo), followed by Friday, June 29th with the draw for the horses (the so-called “Tratta”), and then the horse trials, the historical parade …everything up to the long-awaited day of the Carriera emphasized by ancient sounds like the bell of the Tower, or the sound of trumpets (Chiarine).
A magical atmosphere to live intensely immersed between past and present, songs and prayers … and so much feeling.
For detailed information about the program please contact Hotel Siena Borgo Grondaie.
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