Trekking Valleriana
- Routes
- Pescia
It all started on 14 April 1978, when young pesciatini, divided into
Four teams decided to organize the first Palio dei Districts that
Consisted of a competition to quiz disputed Cinema Splendor, in between
Biscione song competition d'Oro.
The race originated as a form of entertainment can create a public
Keen, as a few months later the organizers of the districts decided to
Organize a tournament much more competitive and spectacular, calling them
Crossbowmen the help of Lucca. The challenge was called 1 ° Palio city Pescia,
And given the success decided to repeat the experience the following year
Trying to stimulate pesciatini a rivalry, creating the four quarters with
Their distinct colors and symbols. The Second Palio was won by District Santa
Mary, but none of the spectators present felt entitled to
Represent him, so nobody ever withdrew the painting prize Mario Grandi.
They continued to compete with leaf springs even in 1980, when we had the
Exercised, the fate wanted stenuante after a race wins the District Ferraia,
Creating takes a challenge with the District Santa Maria. From that event the next
February 8 during the feast of Saint Dorothy, the District Ferraia sfilò along
Streets of his neighborhood with typical medieval costumes, accordingly 26
February formed the congregation of St. Mary, 23 May St.
Francis, July 6 San Michele. In 1981, the Palio is disputò
For the first time with bows and arrows and with only athletes pesciatini.
Santa Maria b> - Key silver in the red.
St. Francis b> - Leo fulvo in blue.
Ferraia b> - Giglio gold in the red.
San Michele b> - Green Dragon in gold.