I have been again to the Palio dei Somari in Torrita di Siena. It is a donkey Palio. I came 2 years ago and loved it, so I came back, this time just the day of the race.
I have taken lots of photos and will show you more in the next few posts. I will start with some of the interesting faces at the Palio. Some are familiar from last time.
Some of the people have changed teams and colours, but the show was just as spectacular as last time…see Faces at the Palio
I get the feeling that you never get tired with festivals like this.
By: aFrankAngle on March 25, 2018
at 7:27 pm
I don’t. I love the costumes, the spectacle and the effort that goes in to putting on the show. I also like the good natured crowds that gather to watch.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 26, 2018
at 5:53 am
My cousin is an active participant in the Pescia Palio. I think that one is in early September.
By: aFrankAngle on March 26, 2018
at 10:48 am
How fun and you have captured some beauties!
By: Karen Overton on March 25, 2018
at 7:45 pm
I look for the pretty faces.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 26, 2018
at 5:54 am
Wow…. what a genetically blessed community!! Are the donkeys similarly handsome?!! Jx
By: Jan Williams on March 25, 2018
at 8:49 pm
I just added a donkey photo which I forgot to put in. I suppose you could say they are good looking. They are certainly well cared for.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 26, 2018
at 5:55 am
It’s quite some spectacle!
By: Sue on March 25, 2018
at 8:49 pm
It is an amazing event. It was freezing this year. 3 hours standing in a cold wind takes its toll.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 26, 2018
at 5:55 am
Well done for sticking with it!
By: Sue on March 26, 2018
at 9:33 am
HI Debra, The last shot is a classic.How transformed the woman in the green hat becomes when she smiles! The detail in the costuming is amazing.And I still love, love, love the first shot in last years post. That child. The Italians can be so melodramatic, can’t they. Keep going to the Palio so we can see it as well. Louise
By: The Year I Touched My Toes on March 25, 2018
at 9:00 pm
I love the theatrics of the event. People become completely caught up in the moment.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 26, 2018
at 5:56 am
Such a handsome group of people and the costume 😍. Love a bit of drama
By: Christine collins on March 25, 2018
at 9:14 pm
Me too.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 26, 2018
at 5:56 am
Wonderful costumes and photos!
By: Mulino Dominillo on March 26, 2018
at 10:03 am
It is a spectacular event.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 26, 2018
at 4:43 pm
How fabulous! I would love to attend this or a similar festival! What beautiful, handsome faces, donkey, too! 😀
By: PostcardZ from Victoria on March 26, 2018
at 4:42 pm
You really need to go for the whole weekend, as I did last time, to see all the events.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 26, 2018
at 4:44 pm
I would love to attend this . being on a donkey would be the best of best.
By: topsuccesscom on March 27, 2018
at 6:12 am
Looks like a fun event, Beautiful costumes….the Italians do it very well.
By: Kerry & Jim on March 27, 2018
at 9:02 am
Oh I love the donkey !!! He is very handsome … lovely eyes!! Probably a vicious little beggar!! Jx
By: Jan Williams on March 29, 2018
at 5:21 am