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
