Throwing the Flags….

One of my favorite scenes in “Under the Tuscan Sun” movie is the young man showing his love to the young Italian woman by throwing the flags in the festival. I remember watching that movie thinking , how lovely, how pretty, look at the costumes, look at the passion…wondering if that really happens.

At the Harvest Festival (which I posted about yesterday) the flag throwing was indeed a highlight. They look very heavy and the costumes can not make it easy…or the sun in their eyes, or the lights shining at night into the piazza, or the kids from the crowds running around at will…crazy but crazy good.

The flag throwers were both make and female..they didn’t just throw…they twirled, spun, tumbled, jumped, ducked and some almost seemed like a dance. We were amazed at how many routines they had, soloists, group numbers, duo’s, trio’s…much preparation went into presenting these routines during the weekend…it made me wonder if they are able to use these talents more than once a year!!!

If you ever have a chance to see a festival or some flag throwers…stop, sit down and be amazed!

All of my pictures are blurry because of the quick activity but you get the idea.

All the flag routines were done the drumming of the local musicians.

The lights around the piazza made it even more magical looking.

The flag throwers are running around the square giving the kids a chance to touch the flags as they run by…this is a BIG deal-which screaching and high five’s to your friends if you were lucky enough to feel the flag!

The colors , costumes and talent were all beautiful.

 

About Melonie

A busy Managing Real Estate Broker, active soccer Mom, professional volunteer, missionary wannabe. Living in the Cherokee National Forest area of Tennessee, vacation in the Apuan Alps of Italy...found rural Tuscany and love to talk about it!
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