Giostra dell'Orso, Pistoia
Pistoia
Giostra dell'Orso (Joust of
the Bear) takes place after a
magnificent procession held on the 25 July in honour St. James, patron
saint of Pistoia. Twelve knights take part in the Giostra, a mediaeval jousting
tournament. The knights' goal is to hit two stylised bears with their lances to
the sound of drum rolls and fanfares. The bear (orso) is the heraldic beast of
Pistoia and the Giostra is the highlight of the town's "Luglio Pistoiese"
festival.
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