Tag Archives: Lucignano
A Birthday Party
Dinah’s friend John was in Italy to celebrate his birthday. Here he is in the dark shirt and glasses. I have written about Dinah and Allen and their place in Lucignano before. They owned 4 of the 5 floors in one building and were able to buy the the 5 floors in …
Maggiolata, Part 4, It’s a family event
Of course, you fall out of ranks when marching to stop and kiss your son. This is what my father would have let me do. Sit beside him while driving the tractor pulling the float. It is a very family oriented country.
Maggiolata, Part 3, Men in Tights
What would any event in Italy be without men in tights. They are the heralds, the banner carriers, the flag throwers, the drummers, those who proceed the ‘royalty’ of the town. Note the hand on the hip Whooo, progressive, Lucignano allows a woman in this group. It is a …
Maggiolata, Part 2, Folk Groups
Spaced in between the floats are folk groups from all over and marching bands. This group was from Croatia. The women had the most beautiful complexions. I liked their scarves too. A marching band called La Ranocchia (The Frogs) from near Pisa They had Pom-pom girls too… Then …
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