ATTENTION: EVENT CANCELLED
XXVI edition of the medieval event which includes the traditional „cart race“ pulled by hand by four competing teams, representing the four medieval districts called Monastero, Brolo, Capodiponte and Grate.
Each cart carries a figure/silhouette of Saint Anthony; The team that first fixes the outline of the Saint on the bell tower wins the prize.
Hence the historical and allegorical meaning of the re-enactment: the figure of Saint Anthony who arrives dying at the Arcella on a cart and becomes the symbol of the city.
Initiative organized by the Palio Arcella cultural association with the contribution of the Municipality of Padua.
Plan:
Saturday 7 September, 6.00 pm, Sanctuary of the Arcella – Holy mass animated by the Palio participants.
Sunday 8 September while the village artisans bring ancient crafts to life, musicians, jesters and dancers offer imaginative shows.
- 10:00 opening of the medieval village
- 10.45am workshops for boys and girls (to participate you must register by calling 338 4624145)
- 3.30pm medieval challenges for boys and girls
- 5.30pm historical procession and shows in the square
- 6.30pm Palio contest with awards ceremony for the winning district
- 8.30pm start of evening shows
Free participation.
For information: Palio Arcella Cultural Association cell. 347 480 8316 – email palio.arcella@libero.it – website www.palioarcella.it
