And only in Sicily, I suspect, could there be a festino to celebrate saving and austerity, with the main float bearing a statue of Santa Rosalia resting upon a bed of 30, 000 roses [minus their thorns - the lady had to be comfortable]. The second float was decorated with Swarovski crystals and there was also a fine fireworks display. This all happened in Palermo yesterday.
All was not entirely peaceful, however, as there were some anti-mayoral demonstrations and some protests by groups representing the homeless.
Viva l'austerità!
All was not entirely peaceful, however, as there were some anti-mayoral demonstrations and some protests by groups representing the homeless.
Viva l'austerità!
30 000 roses and Swarovski crystals? In the name of austerity? I love it!
ReplyDeleteThey do the darndest things those Italians, you can't help but love them.
ReplyDeleteHow true, only in Italy. Bit of a mixed message there.
ReplyDeleteInteresting timing.
ReplyDeleteDid I miss your local election result?
ReplyDeleteRoll over St George
ReplyDeleteI always love fireworks, they remind me of my birthday ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow Swarovski crystals .... beautiful! How far away are you from Parlermo?
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Hey buddy! I'll take the roses and crystal. I'm trying to play catch up and see what everyone has been up to in my absence.
ReplyDeleteMe too, dragonstar. Agree, indigo-daisy. A mixed message indeed, jmb. Buona sera, James. Hi, WW. In Modica finally the left just got in. Guthrum , interestingly the saint of modica is the very same St George as England's - and his day is a local holiday. Hi, cherrypie. Fireworks scare me! When is your birthday? Hi, M. A good 5 hours away by coach. Ciao and welcome back, LAdy M. How nice to see you.
ReplyDeleteThat puts our carnivals with the crepe paper roses and silver foil costumes to shame!
ReplyDeleteHi, Liz. I miss those Brit carnivals, though!
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