Il Palio della Mannaja è la manifestazione più importante di Pietralunga, è la festa che i Pietralunghesi attendono tutto l’hanno e alla quale sono tutti attivamente coinvolti, residenti e non.
Ideata dal nostro storico Antonio Alpini nel 1982, è la rievocazione di un fatto realmente accaduto a Pietralunga l’11 settembre 1334, quando un certo Giovanni di Lorenzo di Picardia si recava in pellegrinaggio a Lucca, passando per Pietralunga venne ingiustamente accusato di aver ucciso e di conseguenza venne condannato a morte. Il pover uomo si rivolse fiducioso al volto santo, tanto che il Boja quando nel momento della esecuzione tried to cut his head, turned the ax.
This fact is there are many examples of evidence, that the letter signed by the Branch Branca, mayor of the same ax Pietralunga and kept in the cathedral of Lucca in Lucca, near the chapel of the Holy Face.
The event aims to remember this event and to recreate a slice of medieval life, evoking the same period and the miracle. During the week of using medieval costumes and prizes will be rebuilt in the old town, our charming historic center, shops, inns and taverns. The parade is made , parading through the streets of the village, on Sunday afternoon at 5, based on interpretation of the miracle and the historical period in which it happened, with clothes that reflect the late Middle Ages, and with a few simple decorations.
is made the same commemoration of the miracle on Friday evening, el ' investiture of the captains of the villages and neighborhoods to be held on Thursday evening, after the traditional dinner and spectacular prizes that will be in Piazza at the foot of the fortress Lombard surrounded by the beautiful walls of the church building and parish hall Fiorucci, very particular scenario.
THE WAY OF THE PARISH
In this edition we represent an event for lovers of nature and architecture
Saturday morning walk to discover the rocks, medieval churches and mills, "THE WAY OF THE PARISH - San Gregorio di Montone, San Crescenziano de 'Saddi, Santa Maria Assunta Pietralunga along the ridges of Carpina (about 9 km). Armed with comfortable shoes and water bottle, we find ourselves in the ancient church of San Gregorio di Montone, beginning of the path, where we pay attention to his story, illustrated for the occasion of 'Mr. John Cangi . From there we will start in the direction of Pieve de Saddi along the ridges of the Valley of Carpina, led the President of 'Association Carpina Valley, where we will be pleased after watching the beautiful landscape that will accompany us during the walk to continue the collection of historical sights and admire the most ancient religious complex of the diocese of Città di Castello, through the words of 'Architect Francesco Rosi. There will be an opportunity for foreign guests, a simultaneous translation in English, not to miss the nuances and curiosity of the information collected from the two churches. After
a genuine dose of nature and culture, it's time to satisfy the palate with a delicious lunch at the country Pietralunga quietly accompanied by shuttles, provided by the organization.
At 17:00 we will meet at the church of Santa Maria where we can deepen storia di Pietralunga e del suo territoririo sempre a cura dell’ Ing. Giovanni Cangi.
LA CORSA DEL BIROCCIO
Ma l’avvenimento più spettacolare e importante è la corsa del biroccio , con la vincita del relativo palio. La gara si disputa spingendo un Biroccio, cioè un carro utilizzato durante il mediovo per trasportare i condannati a morte. Il biroccio pesa 430 chili e viene spinto a mano. Il controllo, la posatura e la zavorratura avvengono la mattina della gara prima della benedizione alla santa messa, dal capitano del popolo, giudice e super visore della gara.
Il carro viene spinto da 5 rioni: Borgo De Sopra, Borgo de Sotto, Quartiere del Monte, Quartiere delle Valcelle e Quartiere del Piscinale . Chi effettua il percorso nel minor tempo possibile vince.
La campana dell’orologio, simbolo del nostro paese, annuncerà la partenza e la fine della gara.
La gara viene effettuata da massimo 25 persone per borgo: chi tiene la bura ha il gravoso e importante compito di guidare, di dare la direzione al percorso. La gara è molto impegnativa di un notevole impatto scenico, piena di tensione e adrenalina, da non perdere.
Comunque tutta la settimana è ricca di eventi, è una vetrina che mostra tutte le associazioni che sono presenti e operano nel nostro piccolo paese, che collaborano con la Proloco , organizzatrice ufficiale del Palio della Mannaja e insieme costruiscono e migliorano Every year this beautiful event. From Concerto Jazz "concert and Bibappando " and the concert of choral Poly Pietralunghese that between Tuesday and Wednesday evening we will delight them with their performances. The group of
Tamburini, one of the few groups in Italy to have the presence of women and the group of flag-waving Pietralunga that both Friday evening and Sunday afternoon, color and liven up the week of the prize with their performances. To conclude with the great return of Solid Solidis Arce, they also show us that all pietralunghesi their performance Sunday afternoon. In more than music, folklore, giocolieri, giochi di fuoco….
Insomma se volete passare dei piacevoli momenti, allegri e spensierati, trasportati nel tempo fino a tornare nell’epoca medievale, venite a trovare Pietralunga al Palio della Mannaja.
Vi aspettiamo.
CALENDARIO
Lunedì 2 Agosto
Ore 21:00 Inaugurazione della manifestazione
CONCERTO LIRICO-SINFONICO
Orchestra del teatro OPERA DI TBILISI – GEORGIA
Diretta dal Maestro Gianluca Marcianò
Soprano Michela Antenucci
Tenore David Ferri Durà
Ore 22:00 Proiezione “Scene della storia di Pietralunga”
Anfiteatro Parco Regionale al Partigiano Umbro
Tuesday, August 3
21:00 " CONCERTO BIBAPPANDO "
Concert Jazz Trio Valcelle, Marconi and Valle
Piazzetta Clock
Wednesday, August 4
21:00 Polyphonic Choir Concert PIETRALUNGHESE Claudia Ciuchi
Soprano - Tenor Carlo Montanari
piano accompaniment Maestro Angelo Tordini
Director Maestro Rolando Tironzelli
Piazzetta Clock
Thursday, August 5
20:00 TRADITIONAL DINNER PALIO
For info. and bookings: 3471035777
22:00 pm Investiture of the captains of the Villages and Neighborhoods
Presentation of the "Jury of race
May 7 Piazza and Piazza Fiorucci
Friday, August 6
17.00 Opening of shops, taverns and inns in the Borgo Antico
20:00 Dinner at restaurants and taverns
Hours 21:30 Entertainment of flag bearers, drummers and TAMBURINI Pietralunga
22:00 Reenactment of the Miracle of ax
Square on May 7
Saturday, August 7
WALK to the discovery of "ancient fortresses, churches and medieval mill "
" THE WAY OF THE PARISH "
San Gregorio di Montone, San Crescenziano dè Saddi; Santa Maria Assunta di Pietralunga, lungo i crinali del Carpina. (circa 9 Km)
Ore 8:00 Ritrova in piazza VII Maggio di Pietralunga
Partenza per Montone con servizio navetta
Ore 8:30 Ritrovo alla Pieve di San Gregorio di Montone
visita al complesso religioso a cura del Ing. Giovanni Cangi
Ore 12:30 Arrivo a Pieve dè Saddi
visita al complesso religioso a cura dell’Arch. Francesco Rosi
Ore 13:00 Spostamento con servizio navetta a Pietralunga
Pranzo convenzionato - Per info e prenotazioni 3471567639
Ore 17:00 Ritrovo alla Pieve di Santa Maria,
Approfondimenti sulla storia di Pietralunga e il suo territorio,
a cura del Ing. Giovanni Cangi
Ore 17.00 Apertura di botteghe, taverne e osterie nel Borgo Antico
Ore 18:30 Disputa del Palio della Mannaja dei piccoli
(Sfida dei Borghi e dei Quartieri con la corsa del biroccio)
Ore 20:00 Cena presso le taverne e ristoranti del paese
Ore 21:30 I GIULLARI DEL FUOCO
Giocoleria, Giochi con il fuoco, Fakirismo e magia
Ore 22:00 Serata danzante con l’orchestra “ MIRCO MOSCATELLI ”
Piazza 7 Maggio
Domenica 8 Agosto
Ore 07:00 Sveglia a cavallo con i TAMBURINI e TAMBURINE
di Pietralunga
Ore 11:00 SANTA MESSA with the blessing of the captains and Biroccio
Pieve di Santa Maria
16:30 pm The great return of Arce SOLIDAS SOLIDIS
17.00 Opening of shops, taverns and inns in the Borgo Antico
17:00 HISTORICAL PROCESSION the streets of the country
17:30 pm Exhibition of flag bearers, drummers and
TAMBURINI Pietralunga
18:30 pm DISPUTE OF THE PALIO ax
(Challenge of the Villages and Districts with the race of the gig)
20:00 Dinner at the taverns and restaurants in the country
21:30 pm Presentation of the village or district winner PALIO
Piazza May 7
From Friday to Sunday of the event at Casa Paolucci you can visit exhibitions of paintings and handicrafts made of wood.
Every night you party, but the taverns are open from Friday 'on Sunday (day of the race is run the Biroccio).
cellars where you can taste the best local food and wine ... dancing in the company of Muchacho and ISO ' with small groups and local live entertainment.
Palio ax on Facebook
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CALENDARIO IN INGLESE (English)
Dear Holidaymakers from Around the World, Pietralunga’s Inhabitants welcome you to
Enjoy the local Summer Holidays Traditions, by enjoying the activites that are being held
For Summer 2010.
Enjoy the Slow Pace of Life, Authentic Genuine Food,Wine and Cheerful Company.
PROGRAM THE PALIO DELLA MANNAJA PIETRALUNGA
Date Monday 2nd August
Time 21: 00 Opening Of The Festival
SYMPHONY CONCERT LYRIC
Orchestra of the Opera House in Tbilisi - GEORGIA
Conducted by Maestro Gianluca Marciano
Soprano Michela Antenucci
Tenor David hard ferrite
SCREENING, SCENES OF PIETRALUNGA’S HISTORY
Location Piazza 7 Maggio
Date Tuesday 3rd August
Time 21:00 “CONCERTANDO E BIBAPPANDO”
JAZZ CONCERT WITH TRIO VALCELLI, MARCONI & VALLE
Location Piazzetta dell’ Orologio
Date Wednesday 4th August
Time 21:00 CONCERT PIETRALUNGA’S CHOIR
Soprano Claudia Ciuchi - Tenor Carlo Montanari
Pianist Maestro Angelo Tordini - Director Maestro Rolando Tironzelli
Location Piazzetta dell’ Orologio
Date Thursday 5th August
Time 20:00 TRADITONAL DINNER OF THE PALIO
For Information and Reservations contact Alessandro-3471035777
Time 22:00
INVESTITURE OF CAPTAINS FROM THE VILLAGES & NEIGHBOURHOOD
PRESENTATION OF THE JUDGES FOR THE COMPETION
Location Piazza 7 Maggio and Piazza Fiorucci
Date Friday 6th August
Time 17:00
Opening of Handicraft Shops and Taverns in the Historical Town Center
Time 20:00 Dinner in the Local Restaurants or Taverns of the town
Time 21:30 REENACTMENT STORICAL, THE MIRACLE OF THE MANNAJA
Location Piazza 7 Maggio
Date Saturday 7th of August
DISCOVERY WALKING TRIP THE ROAD TO PIEVI
The ruins of antique churches, water mills and old rocks
San Gregorio of Montone, San Crescenziano of Saddi, Santa Maria of Pietralunga,
walk along the ridge of Carpina (Around 9km.)
Time 8:00 Meeting Place Piazza VII Maggio Pietralunga,
depart for Montone by shuttlebus.
Time 8:30 Arrive at Pieve di San Gregorio of Montone,
guided tour with Eng. Giovanni Cangi
Time 12:30 Arrive at Pieve dé Saddi,
guided tour with Arch. Francesco Rosi
Time 13:00 Return to Pietralunga by shuttlebus for lunch at restaraunt .
Tourist menu at the restourant Triangolo
For Information and Reservation contact 3471567639
Time 17:00 Visit of Pieve di Santa Maria, A Thorough Talk on The History of Pietralunga and surrounding Territory by Eng. Giovanni Cangi
Time 17:00 Opening of Handicraftshops and Taverns in the Historical Town Center
Time 18:30 DISPUTE OF THE PALIO DELLA MANNAJA FOR JUNIORS
The Challenge of the Cart participated by the children from the Villages and Neighbourhoods
Time 20:00 Dinner in The Local Restaurants or Taverns of the town
Time 21:30 THE FIRE MINSTREL- Juggler,Fire Eater and Magician
Time 22:00 Dancing Under The Stars with the Orchestra “Mirco Moscatelli”
Location Piazza 7 Maggio
Date Sunday 8th of August
Time 07:00 Awaken to the Alarm Clock of The Pietralunghese Drummers
Time 11:00 Holy Mass With the Blessings of The Captains and The Gig (Cart)
of Pieve di Santa Maria
Time 13:00 Lunch of The Palio served at the local restaurants of the town
Time 16:30 GRAND RETURN OF THE BOWMAN SOLIDA SOLIDIS
Time 17:00 Opening of the handicraft shops and taverns in the historical center of the town
Time 17:00 PARADE IN HISTORICAL DRESS THROUGH THE STREETS
Time 17:30 EXHIBITION OF THE FLAGTHROWERS AND DRUMMERS OF PIETRALUNGA
Time 18:30 DISPUTE OF THE PALIO DELLA MANNAJA
( Challenge of the Villages and neighbourhoods With the gig (cart)
Time 20:00 Dinner at the local restaurants and taverns
Time 21:30 CONSINGMENT OF THE PALIO TO THE WINNING TEAM
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