June 1, 2015
We just concluded our festa honoring the town’s patron, San Giorgio, who pranced around on his horse for 3 days amid much fanfare–rocket booms day and night, fireworks, tears, hollering, confetti, mobs, twinkle lights, tubas, drum beats. Tourists thought we were under attack and pigeons had heart attacks. As my Sicilian neighbor said, “It’s all a little exaggerated.”
I’ve written about the festival itself here, so now I’ll show you some shots from the crowd.
“I used to carry San Giorgio on my shoulders, but now I’m too old,” he said
Balloon vendor: she made kids smile.
She has him and she wants to talk to someone else?
These poor guys deserved a break; they trudged up and down hills following San Giorgio for three days.
Padre & figlio.
Padre & figlio.
All waited with bated breath for San Giorgio’s final exit and stroll.
They had the absolute best view in the house.
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She’s probably talking to the saxophone guy! But you’re right – her guy is gorgeous! I love all the beautiful, well made suits on the men – I ADORE a well-made men’s suit on a guy. It makes them all look so delish, no matter what age. I love love love your pictures.
🙂 Yes! I like how you think, Nan (about who she’s talking to). I agree with you about the suits.
What great photos of the event. Were there any special food treats made for the occasion as well? Brava , Jann!
Ciao cara, yes of course there is a special food! Stupidly, I ate mine before photographing them, but they’re little rock-hard candies made of sugar, nuts and maybe flour. And of course they have a name, starting with “a.” Anyway, they’re made just for San Giorgio festa, and if you don’t watch out you’ll either break a tooth or eat them till you feel ill. xxxx
So many festas, so little time.
Well, that’s for sure, Chloe–I can barely make it to all the feste in my own town, let alone other towns. They come fast and thick. And if there’s no official festa going on, there are parties, weddings, barbecues, picnics–these people know how to live.
I was in San Pier Niceto for the San Rocco festa a couple years ago. I will remember it always. My heart is on that beautiful
Island. Your pictures take me back. Thank you so much for capturing all of this.
Ciao Maria–thanks for your comment. Now I’m going to look up San Pier Niceto on the map. xxx
Jann, Such beautiful portraits. Love the second ‘Padre e Figlio’ shot especially. Love it!
Ciao Francesca, the man said I could photograph them, but then he shyly hid behind his child. Very cute.
Italians are beautiful people.
So glad I’m Italian!! LOLLLL.
Fabulous photos.
Such European class. xxxxxx LUV to you, JANN.
🙂 The rest of us are just wanna-be’s, Kim. xxxx
She should put that phone down immediately.
Agreed! 🙂
Ciao Jann, as always your the best, Ragusa Ibla a treasure on that beautiful Island, Sicily, thank you for embracing it with your wonderful blog.
John thank you for reading! Your comments keep me going. xxxx
That happy baloon vendor is the one I would choose to “give a lift” to my festa.
She was all smiles, and so were the kids. Thanks for commenting, Sam.
Thanks for sharing your festa. I always have a soft heart for the musicians. Great shot of those two.
Ciao Bonnie, yes the musicians at these festas are always the unsung heroes, trudging behind the saint and playing their hearts out.
Ah, Jann, I so love your people shots!! They really showcase a festival, and I enjoy seeing how family traits come out in the young ones. The guy with the girl on the phone has gorgeous eyes, and the guy on the right with the saxophone is movie star handsome! Nice scenery you’ve got there!!
🙂 Yup, very good scenery, Debbie. Thanks for commenting!