The curtain rises in Oristano on Sartiglia 2023.
As per centuries-old tradition, the first act will be up to the farmers' guild. Danilo Casula, head of the race designated by s'Oberaiu Majori Mauro Solinas, will lead tomorrow's carousel. At 10 o'clock the announcement, proclaimed by the herald, will announce to the city the imminent equestrian tournament.
At 12, appointment in via Aristana for the dressing , an intense ceremonial during which, amid blasts of trumpets and rolls of drums, the massaieddas will place the earth-colored mask on the face of the Componidori.
The arrival of the knights on the Via Duomo route, preceded by Eleonora's procession, is expected at 13.30. With the crossing of the swords, the race for the star will begin and will go on approximately until 4.30 pm when, having returned the swords and su stoccu, the race leader will hold the scepter of violets for "sa remada", the blessing of the crowd lying on the horse.
The show will continue in via Mazzini with the reckless pairs. At 18.30 the closing of the demonstration with the undressing. But the fun in the city will go on: starting at 6 pm the Radiolina dj set will make Piazza Roma dance.
It will be possible to follow the Sartiglia live on Videolina, starting at 11.30, or in streaming on the L'Unione Sarda.it website.
