Aug 27 - 29, 2010 - Do not miss the historic Palio of Sarzana

by LiguriaGuide.com
(Sarzana, Italy)

Tonight at 9:00pm starts the historic Palio between the districts of Sarzana which snakes through the central streets of the city. Until Sunday 29 the challenge will be between seven of the twelve districts of Sarzana: Bradia, Centro Storico, Crociata, Grisei, Nave - Fortezza - S.Michele, San Lazzaro e Sarzanello, winner of last year.




Tonight's event is dedicated to Giochi del Popolo (Games of the People) and includes games such as tug of war and launch of the horseshoe. The winners of which will be awared the green and white flag.

On Saturday, you can enjoy the traditional parade through the streets of the old town and the delivery of the Palio 2010 to the Priore della Città.

On Satruday evening, there will also be an Archery Challenge, the winner of which will be award the yellow flag.

On Sunday,the final evening of the Palio, there will be lots of fun to be had, especially for the children, with jugglers, fire eaters, belly dancers and many other shows to enjoy !

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