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It’s Spritz o’clock! It’s Spritz o’clock!
Siamo pronte per la giostra del saracino domani!!! Siamo pronte per la giostra del saracino domani!!!!!!
Oggi è stata una giornata indimenticabile alla sc Oggi è stata una giornata indimenticabile alla scoperta della più orgogliosa tradizione aretina—la Giostra del Saracino—insieme al mio meraviglioso gruppo! Abbiamo iniziato con una visita al Museo della Giostra, dove abbiamo esplorato la storia affascinante e la spettacolarità di questo torneo cavalleresco secolare. Nel pomeriggio ci siamo rilassati all’ombra del Prato dietro il Duomo, sorseggiando spritz freschi mentre tenevo un seminario vivace sulle origini della Giostra e sulle emozionanti regole del gioco. Al calar del sole, l’energia è cresciuta ancora di più. Abbiamo partecipato alla Cena Propiziatoria, la tradizionale cena di buon augurio, per fare il tifo per i nostri giostratori, Elia e Gianmaria, e augurare loro la vittoria nel torneo di domani. È stata una serata magica piena di amicizia, risate, vino, bistecca alla fiorentina, balli e un forte senso di comunità. Viva Arezzo! Viva la Giostra! Today was an unforgettable journey into the heart of Arezzo’s proudest tradition—la Giostra del Saracino—with my amazing group! We kicked things off with a visit to Il Museo della Giostra, where we explored the fascinating history and pageantry behind this centuries-old jousting tournament. In the afternoon, we relaxed in the shady Prato behind the Duomo, sipping refreshing spritzes while I presented a seminar on the origins of the Giostra and the rules of the game. The energy only grew. We joined the Cena Propiziatoria—the traditional “good luck dinner”—to cheer on our jousters, Elia and Gianmaria, and wish them victory in tomorrow’s tournament. It was a magical evening filled with friendship, laughter, wine, bistecca alla fiorentina, dancing, and the joyful spirit of community. Viva Arezzo! Viva la Giostra! 🏇💫🇮🇹
La cerimonia della bollitura La cerimonia della bollitura
Verissimo!! Verissimo!!
È il giorno prima della Giostra del Saracino… e È il giorno prima della Giostra del Saracino… e l’atmosfera si sta scaldando—letteralmente! ☀️🔥 Questa mattina ho assistito alla bollitura, il rituale ufficiale durante il quale cavalli e giostratori vengono formalmente approvati e ricevono il timbro per partecipare alla gara. C’era energia, entusiasmo e—ovviamente—il battito travolgente dei tamburi. Giuro, quei tamburi mi ipnotizzano… li seguirei anche in battaglia! Stasera le celebrazioni continuano: balleremo fino a tarda notte alla cena propiziatoria con il Quartiere di Santo Spirito. 💛💙🇮🇹 It’s the day before the Giostra del Saracino… and things are heating up—literally! ☀️🔥 This morning, I attended the bollitura, the official ritual in which the horses and jousters are formally approved and stamped for competition. There was energy, excitement—and of course—the heart-pounding rhythm of the drums. I swear, those drums have a hold on me… I’d follow them into battle! Tonight, the celebrations continue as we dance the night away at the cena propiziatoria with the Quartiere di Santo Spirito.💛💙🇮🇹

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