Sartiglia
The Sartiglia (Sardinian Sa Sartiglia ) is an equestrian game (giostra equestre) that takes place in Oristano (Sardinia) on the last Sunday and Tuesday of the Carnival.
history
It comes from the late medieval tradition of knight tournaments, which have been handed down in Italy in quintana riding. The Sartiglia has been documented since 1546 and is now one of the most spectacular and choreographically richest carnival customs in Sardinia and Italy. This equestrian game is said to have been held for the first time in honor of Emperor Charles V.
procedure
On Mardi Gras Sunday and the following Tuesday, the riders must try in the streets of the historical center of Oristano to spear a suspended silver star with a lance at full gallop . If the campaigns are successful and the stars have been cut, the people believe that there will be a good harvest next year. The riders are dressed in historical costumes beforehand. They are wearing a bridal veil, a top hat and a bouquet of violets in their hands. After the star piercing, the participants compete in riding stunts. On Carnival Monday is a horse show for young people who Sartigliedda instead.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ http://www.portalesardegna.com/blog/eventi-sardegna/il-fascino-della-sartiglia-di-sardegna/
- ↑ Archived copy ( Memento of the original from January 22, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
