The Joust of Contrade in Tarquinia
Tarquinia is a village in the Tuscan Maremma Laziale rising in the territory dell’Etruria, which ranks as one of the oldest cities in which it rises, as well as for its infinite beauty, the country becomes famous Tarquinia for hosting the events every year, among the principal certainly want to cite the “Joust of Contrade “ traditional event that gathers each year around itself a large number of consents and fans.
The festival is presented as a real event for the city of Tarquinia, an event which the whole population takes part in an active and pleasant, the days of the prize as the country live a dip in the past and one of the most charming and funny is represented in the Costume Parade, a parade of vintage clothes through the streets of the historic center of the country, enlivening the country with colors and ancient traditions.
The climax of the festival is represented by the Joust of Contrade, a win in which he faced to get the victory, the representatives of the five districts which divides the town, this is a win the ring, in which the participants, on horseback must hit the rings of a dummy placed in the path, with a spear.
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