RESIDENCE PELONI
The Carousel of Saracino
21-06-2015
The Carousel of Saracino is an ancient game of chivalry that has its roots in the Middle Ages, restored in 1931 in the form of historical re-enactment set in the fourteenth century. The Giostra del Saracino, who is this year the edition n ° 127 and 128 of the present age, we run to Arezzo the penultimate Saturday of June and the first Sunday in September. Preceded by a colorful parade, lining the streets of the city more than 350 participants, the actual tournament takes place in the frame of precious Piazza Grande. After evolutions equestrian, roll of drums and waving flags, the knights of the District of Porta S. Spirit, Crucifera Porta, Porta del Foro and Porta S. Andrea are thrown to gallop, spear, against an armored, which represents a Saracen armed flail. Pair wins duel and that, in striking the shield of Saracino, achieves the highest score. Their District prize goes to the coveted "Golden Lance." In case of a tie between one or more District after eight ordinary careers, to award the trophy we resort to one or more career playoff. The outcome of the clash between Christian knights and Saracen remains uncertain until the last because of the frequent twists certain skill, courage and the luck of the eight jousters who take turns on the "contention" of Piazza Grande.
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