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Giostra della Quintana
11 -12 September
Foligno / Italy
Giostra della Quintana is a tradition of Jousting which is held by the city Foligno since 1946. For this tournament 10 neighborhoods of Foligno are selecting their "Knight
" to represent them. The original festival dates goes back to 1613, to the Renaissance
, when duels proved loyalty and love. It is not like in 1613 where the fight was between Knights but present participants must stick their lances through a small ring held by a dummy, called "Quintana". This Quintana symbolizes a medieval soldier and is the namesake of the event. During these two days there will be colorful parades and theater scenes, as well as a traditional market, where oil, wine, leather and jewelry are sold.
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