Sorry But Not Sorry

 I don't think he really meant it....

when he said sorry....

 Event : Torino Pride

 

Queen Of The Pride

BarbieBubu is a famous drag performer in Turin. We have had the pleasure of attending a few of her shows and each one was always fun and a joy to watch.

Here she is, during the Pride, showing all her splendors. 

Event : Torino Pride 

Pride Couple

 A couple in pink during the Pride Parade.

Event : Torino Pride 2025

 

Pride Mum

Torino Pride was held on June 7th. Finally got the motivation to bring out the camera and take some photos.

One of the first few pictures that I took during the parade was this picture of the Famiglie Arcobaleno.

 Event: Torino Pride

 

Frozen Leaves

About some weeks ago, the night temperature dropped below zero degrees, and the surface of the fallen leaves was covered with ice droplets, giving the feeling that the leaves were frozen.

Walking through the Royal Gardens, we can see these leaves lying on the ground, sparkling in the morning sun.

Location: Giardini Reali

Dawn Color

It was very early in the morning, while walking towards piazza Castello to get a taxi, looking out into the distance, the colors of the sky were breathtaking.

I rarely go out so early, and glad to have the chance to see such a magnificent view.

 Location: Piazza Castello

 

Gianduja

Gianduja is one of the masks of the Italian commedia dell'arte, typically representing the town of Turin (and Piedmont in general). Gianduja also became the namesake for a Piedmontese chocolate preparation. The mask depicts an honest peasant of Piedmontese country land, with a certain inclination for wine (particularly Brachetto d'Acqui), gastronomy and beautiful girls, while strictly faithful to his lover Giacometta, who is usually represented by a cute girl. 

In the commedia dell'arte, Gianduja is a fond drinker and a very lecherous character, and Giacometta, his lover, always becomes jealous of him. Personality-wise, he always has a happy humour. He is dressed (in the usual version) with a tricorn hat and a brown jacket with red borders.

The character of Gianduja was created as a glove puppet but later became a marionette and then a live character portrayed by an actor. He is now Turin's official "king of the Carnival".

The character inspired the name of gianduja, a paste of chocolate and hazelnut typical of Turin.

 Event: Carnival