The Historical ParadeThe Historical Parade
For several years Vigevano has been tracing
back its own trad
itions and historical roots.
Some traditional manifestations of the town folklore such as, for
example, the Palio delle Contrade and the historical Parade, recreate the life
and the personages of the Sforza Court.
The "Palio delle Contrade" is one of the most important events taking place in Vigevano: for fifteen years now it has been disputed every year on the second Sunday of October on occasion of the festivity of blessed Matteo Carreri, Vigevano's patron.
The "Palio of the Blessed Matteo" is disputed among the twelve Contrade of the town (nine are historical and three have been added later, so to make them coincide with the town parishes) and it takes place in the suggestive setting of the Sforza' s Castle yard (entrance from the stairs of the Ducal Square).
The
Palio is awarded to the contrada which makes the best scores
after a series of games reminding of the Courtly Festivals which
used to take place at the Sforza's time right in Vigevano castle.
The "Historical Parade" takes place
on the third Sunday of May in the Castle yard. The costumes for
the parade have been very well realized after a long work of
research: true to the Sforza' s time, they propose over two
hundred personages reminding us of the different types, from the
courtiers to the representatives of many crafts of the time.
Beside the twelve Contrade, in fact,
in the historical
parade you can see all Sforza court, including Ludovico il Moro and Beatrice d'Este.
These traditional manifestations, with the personages wearing historical costumes, recreat sketches of the Sforza's life in the Castle and therefore, attract a lot of tourists to the Castle every year.
Look at other photos, taken by us, about these manifestations: click here.
Created by : Melania C. , Michela S. , Federica T. , Daniele T. (a photo)