Only one tear was seen. When he said goodbye to his son Lorenzo, eight years old, proud to have a father Componidori. They hug, exchange a few words that no one understands. Then comes the white mask: in front of everyone now is the king of the carousel. And in the courtyard of via Solferino a new magic begins. Salvatore Aru's face is sculpted by tension. He climbed onto the mesitta shortly after 11:30, earlier than expected. A few smiles for those cheering him from the audience, a few greetings to those he recognizes in the crowd.
Drum roll, trumpet blasts and the white shirt arrives immediately. Then the trousers, su coiettu leather with silver studs and bands on the face. The two housewives, Alessandra Melis and Camilla Fenu, are not very fast, they take all the time they need: they want everything to be perfect. The direction is entrusted to sa massaia manna, Marta Fenu, wife of the head of the race. With elegance she proudly shows the audience all the garments. There is no shortage of choruses of “Evviva su componidori”.
Then comes the moment of the toast with Vernaccia between Majorale en cabo Antonello Fenu and Salvatore Aru They look at each other, kiss, and are moved. There is a strong harmony between them: son-in-law and father-in-law united on a special day. A few seconds and the knight's face disappears behind the mask. Then comes the embroidered veil, the top hat and finally the camellia sewn on the chest. There is absolute silence in the courtyard: the steed enters. Su Componidori greets with sa pippia 'e maju and his day as “king” can begin.