«The Sartiglia 2023 will set a record». The organizers who illustrated the details of the now imminent edition are convinced of this. Preparations proceed at a rapid pace , while accommodation facilities are sold out.
"A new beginning for our community - affirms the mayor Massimiliano Sanna confidently - We are aware that the preparations create some discomfort for the citizens, but on the scales the benefits are many more".
Two novelties will characterize the edition of 19 and 21 February , the first on the safety front: an advanced medical point with six beds, a doctor and a nurse will be set up in the Arst car park. The other is the presence of two open stables in the city centre , where tourists will be able to fully experience the stages of preparation of horses and riders, but also to whet their appetite.
«One has been created in the parking lot of the Palazzo degli Scolopi, in Piazza Eleonora , and houses the team of Francesco Castagna, Giuseppe Frau and Giuseppe Catapano, the first that has become available - explained the director of the Oristano Foundation Francesco Obino - the second it is located in via Arborea , a few steps from the gremio dei Contadini, and is the historic one of Raimondo Carta, Andrea Cinus and Roberto Pau». Visitors will be able to access both by purchasing a ticket at the Via Eleonora office or at the Infopoint at a cost of 15 euros.
The safety apparatus is impressive, bringing into play 200 people including doctors, volunteer rescuers, personnel in order, in the stands, in the gate service and in the fire department .
On the bill, in addition to the Sartiglia Village in piazza Cova, the traditional zippolata in piazza Roma on Shrove Thursday returns, the parade of municipal toy libraries and the review of the Maurizio Carta choir.
«For the first time the Sartiglia also ends up in a comic strip, created by Stefano Obino - announced the Councilor for Culture - the presentation is scheduled for Monday at the Hospitalis Sancti Antoni». To close the circle, on 26 February, the return of the Giudicato d'Arborea half marathon.
