La Festa di Santa Rosa


So as I assimilate into Italian life, Viterbo has been preparing for their towns biggest festival!! Briefly, the festival celebrates Saint Rose of Viterbo. Many men called facchini carry a very large float or machine called La Macchina. Each facchini must carry 50 kilos as they march the machine through Viterbo, and about 100 kilos as it is lowered at each of the stops around la città. For more information, the official website is here.

It was stunning. I was quite simply mesmerized. The people of Viterbo were so excited and I loved being part of such an old tradition.

If I didn't do a good job in convincing you that this is a big deal to Viterbo, how's this- I sat 30 feet away from Prime Minister Enrico Letta!

Viva Santa Rosa!






Location: 01100 Viterbo, Italy

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  1. JeffSeptember 5, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Get a bunk bed so I can move in with you!
    I'm living vicariously through your adventures.
    :-)
    Love, Uncle Jeff

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