Your email address will not be published. First, I'll tell you she's a really cool figure. Make sure you take notes so you can teach me when you get back. Here's what Wikipedia has to say: Born of poor and pious parents, Rose was remarkable for holiness and for her… Festa di Santa Rosa. Other than the weather, I have encountered a few surprises in Italy. But I miss everyone back home! 00. seconds. (He takes beautiful photographs on his camera and edits them to put onto his personal photography website.) 16275 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, CA, 95448 ... Visit Santa Rosa. After the Macchina passed by us, everyone around us jumped out of their seats and ran after it. On Sunday, since the “cortea”was cancelled, Massimo (my host father) took me on a tour of Viterbo. That is why Italians are more relaxed about their lives. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Comments deemed offensive or detrimental to the image or good repute of third parties, of a spam, racist nature or which contains personal data that do not comply with the privacy rules will be deleted. ( Log Out / 00. hours. The Carlucci’s and I said goodbye to our friends and walked back to our house to see the Macchina from the rooftop. So naturally I was thrilled when my host mom made pasta for lunch one day. The culinary treats of Santa Rosa’s Michelin-Starred restaurant, Il Refetorio, are as unique as the monastery itself. The author is not responsible for what is published by readers in the comments on each post. For suggestions send an email to info@fancyitaly.com. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. He showed me how to use the manual setting on my camera to make the water in fountains, and the lights at night look more “soft”. If you continue to use this site or you click on the OK button we will assume that you are happy with it. She was only 17 when she died, in 1252. Backstory: the biggest event of the Festa is this Friday, when 100 men carry a five story building (macchina) through town honoring Santa Rosa. (I used my new knowledge to take some pictures of the Macchina at night). Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Love you. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Before the Facchini begin the march through town, they pray at five churches in Viterbo and pronounce their “last rights” in case they are killed while carrying the Macchina. The “Macchina” is taller than all of the buildings (about 100 ft), and weighs 11,023 pounds! I was taking many pictures with the camera that my dad leant me and Massimo seemed very interested. It is made of iron, wood and paper mache and then covered with hundreds of lit candles (not the safest combination of materials). Lastly, my most recent discovery is that the Carlucci’s are not huge fans of gelato! Category Lazio. Most people would think there is always beautiful weather in Italy….unfortunately it is not true. 6:00 pm . When but three years old, she raised to life her maternal aunt. Gallery Posted on September 4, 2012 by odesantis96. ( Log Out / Loving the pictures and stories, keep up the great work! I wish I could have one slice of your pizza. They build a new one every year. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. 9 Fourth Street Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707) 577-8674 (800) 404-7673. Here’s what Wikipedia has to say: Born of poor and pious parents, Rose was remarkable for holiness and for her miraculous powers from her earliest years. In one word it was INCREDIBLE! Two days ago, Agne was supposed to be part of the “cortea” but it was canceled due to the rain. (The girls didn’t want to go because it was drizzling.) Festa di Santa Rosalia, 18th Ave. between 68th St. and Bay Ridge Parkway, Aug. 22 through Sept. 1, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Disregarding this fact, we have eaten PLENTY of pizza; we had it for dinner two nights ago, lunch yesterday, dinner yesterday, and they even offered me pizza bianca for breakfast this morning! She was only 17 when she died, in 1252. This gives us a great idea of what the Festa di Santa Rosa is like. La festa di Santa Rosa è il più importante evento della città di Viterbo, famoso in tutto il mondo e commentato ogni anno da telegiornali e social network. Two years ago one Facchini was killed, and last year the Macchina caught on fire, so it is obvious that the Facchini have a very dangerous yet admirable job. They wear the same silly costume as the men, which is adorable. Festa Di San Gennaro – Napoli; Date 19 Sep 2021; Time All Day; Share this event. He explained the entire history of the Palazzo to me in Italian as I pretended to understand every word by responding “si”. 00. minutes. Since I have arrived there has been rain everyday. But the big event of the day was tonight. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out / Usually there is just a sprinkling for about an hour, but today I woke up to pouring rain! If you happen to be in Rome on the third day of September, catch the train to Viterbo for the Festa di Santa Rosa, the festival of the city’s patron saint.Thousands flock to see one hundred facchini, or strongmen, carry a 90-foot tall, four-ton macchina – an obelisk-shaped statue – of the Santa Rosa through the winding streets of the city. Then, I learned that Bena doesn’t like pizza! Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Today was the first official day of the Festa di Santa Rosa, the patron saint of Viterbo. Recommended on Daily News Advertisement After, we all went out on the town. You can also subscribe without commenting. I guess I will never know what that actually meant! (Well actually I woke up to Bena blasting Taylor Swift in the living room) Unfortunately, the rain has affected the festa. Tonight, 100 little boys (5-12 year olds mostly) carry a “miniature” of the macchina, which is still as big as a one story house-ish and has candles all over it. ( Log Out / I really, really love it here. Our distinguished Executive Chef Christoph Bob has created an innovative Mediterranean gastronomic experience for the most discerning palate with the freshest ingredients from the surrounding Campania region. Change ), Blog at WordPress.com.RSS 2.0Comments RSS 2.0, More About Food (Because It’s Half the Experience), Torino, Thanksgiving, Marco, & Angelo’s Birthday. The previously overcrowded sidewalks became deserted as everyone followed closely behind the Macchina. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Her health succumbed, but she was reputed to have been cured by the Blessed Virgin Mary. ( Log Out / Next Event. The Carlucci’s and I watched the Macchina from the street with three other host families and SYA students. Another great entry. This afternoon, a parade came through the center of town of baton twirlers, marching bands, and lots of people dressed in silly medieval costumes. It stopped for the night at the church near our house, but as tradition goes the Facchini must run with the Macchina up the hill to the church! ( Log Out / If their government stopped spending all that money, and cancelled the two zillion entitlement programs that they have established over the years it would be a great country to live in. To begin with, I discovered that Agne is the SOLE person in Italy who hates pasta! From what you say, we could never have a celebration like that here in the US: it sounds like a long collection of hazards and safety violations. It sounds like your family is big into giant brownie cakes. Since Massimo hardly knows any english we walked in silence most of the time while he pointed at churches and the typical homes of Viterbo. I have no problem with this because the pizza here is sooooooo much better than in America. One of the most famous sites that we saw was Palazzo dei Papi (Papal Palace). We walked around the entire city which is surrounded by a single stone wall. I am glad that Massimo is teaching you more advanced techniques in photography. Usually there is just a sprinkling for about an hour, but today I woke up to pouring rain! July 18. We went to a place that was highly recommended by the SWJ and it was a total bust. Your email address will not be published. I had pizza today too. Last night was the main event of the Festa di Santa Rosa. I’m starting to wonder if they are really Italian! Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Date 03 Sep 2021. To top off a spectacular night, we watched fireworks from the rooftop as we shivered underneath our blankets in the 60 degree sumer weather. Most people would think there is always beautiful weather in Italy….unfortunately it is not true. It’s huge and gorgeous. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. At the age of seven, she had already lived the life of a recluse, devoting herself to penances. Every year on September third, Viterbese men dressed all in white called “Facchini” carry the “Macchina di Santa Rosa” through the streets of Viterbo. Your email address will not be published. Festa Di Santa Rosa + Add to Google Calendar + iCal export; 00. days. (Which was then followed by porchetta, salad, brownies and cake!) ( Log Out / The author of the blog is not responsible for the sites connected via links nor for their contents which may be subject to changes over time. Required fields are marked *. Vino E Cibo / Festa Del'Estate Summer Festival; Vino E Cibo / Festa Del'Estate Summer Festival Simi Winery . Since I have arrived there has been rain everyday. You will never find so many people anywhere in this small town on a Tuesday night. G, Olive give me some of your food!!!! ( Log Out / First, I’ll tell you she’s a really cool figure. The URI to TrackBack this entry is: https://viterbo.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/festa-di-santa-rosa-day-1/trackback/. Today was the first official day of the Festa di Santa Rosa, the patron saint of Viterbo. But she’s big around here because she rallied the people of Viterbo against the oppressive Emperor Frederick II. Nel nostro blog abbiamo parlato di molte feste, come il Full Moon Party a Koh Phangan, Capodanno Cinese , il Carnevale di Rio o la Festa … Location Viterbo. Change ). It was great!
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