The Befana still descends from the Provincial Palace in Sassari. Today, Epiphany Day, the firefighters' tradition has been renewed. For 22 years, they've lowered the popular figure from the top of the building on a zip line, handing out sweets to children.
Despite the occasional rain, the little ones showed up strongly. This year's event, dedicated to the memory of policeman Alessio Chessa, was hosted by Antonello Fancello.
“Pompieropoli” is an educational space run by volunteers from the National Firefighters Association, always aimed at children.
Just like the road safety course, promoted by the local police for boys and girls who, aboard mini cars and electric motorbikes, obtained their "school driving licence" and enlivened a morning of celebration and civic education.
Around 10:30 a.m., the Befane arrived in Piazza d'Italia on Vespas, having delivered gifts to the residents of the GeNa – Opera Gesù Nazareno Center on Via Valle Gardona. They then stopped to visit the young patients in the Child Neuropsychiatry Department of the University Hospital. This initiative was organized in collaboration with the Sassari Vespa Club and the local police, led by Commander Gianni Serra.
