Horsemen

Sometimes, the policemen bought their horses to have a walk in the town center and of course it would attract lots of attention.

 

A brave little girl went forward to greet the big guys....

 Location : Piazza Castello

Festa Di san Giovanni 2016

The 24th of June is the festa of San Giovanni in Turin, San Giovanni as the gaurdian Saint of the city. As per every year, a costume parade was held in the center and followed by the bonfire in piazza Castello which will according to tradition decieds the fate of the coming year of the city.

The parade.....

Gianduja, a mask in commedia dell'arte that represents the archetypal Piedmontese

The dance....

The horsemen ( and horsewomen )....

The royal costumes.....

 

The Farò ( Falò), according to tradition it fell on the side which will bring good fortune to Turin.