Tuesday, July 15, 2008

ONLY IN ITALY - 3


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'austeritĂ !

12 comments:

Dragonstar said...

30 000 roses and Swarovski crystals? In the name of austerity? I love it!

Indigo-Daisy said...

They do the darndest things those Italians, you can't help but love them.

jmb said...

How true, only in Italy. Bit of a mixed message there.

James Higham said...

Interesting timing.

Whispering Walls said...

Did I miss your local election result?

Guthrum said...

Roll over St George

CherryPie said...

I always love fireworks, they remind me of my birthday ;-)

Maria said...

Wow Swarovski crystals .... beautiful! How far away are you from Parlermo?

M

lady macleod said...

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.

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

Me 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.

Liz Hinds said...

That puts our carnivals with the crepe paper roses and silver foil costumes to shame!

Welshcakes Limoncello said...

Hi, Liz. I miss those Brit carnivals, though!

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