Joust of the Ventimiglias in Geraci Siculo

Every year, in August, the Giostra dei Ventimiglia takes place in Geraci Siculo. It is an event that is part of a tourist and cultural project called "County of Ventimiglia" inserted in the calendar of events of great tourist attraction in the Sicily region, together with the Sagra della Spiga di Gangi and the Ballo della Cordella di Petralia Sottana.
Geraci Siculo celebrates the history, culture and splendor of its golden past at the court of the Ventimiglia, a noble and powerful family who made Geraci Siculo the capital of a rich county. In the splendid medieval setting of the village of Geraci Siculo hundreds of characters in costume represent a historical event linked to the Ventimiglia family and their county. Events are recalled such as: the baptism of the firstborn, the engagement or marriage of the Count, the visit of the Count himself to the Castle of Geraci, etc. of games of chivalry .

Dates and Scheduling

3 Aug 2024

20:30 U CUNTI CUMANNA
reminiscent of the ancient crafts at the court of Francesco Ventimiglia

HISTORICAL REPRESENTATION STORY OF FRANCESCO VENTIMIGLIA
by the Pro Loco
Texts by Pietro Attinasi
Liborio Paruta, Bartola Neglia

4 Aug 2024

10:00 MEDIEVAL ENTERTAINMENT
by the flag-wavers of Rione Panzera

10:30 WELCOME OF THE MAYORS AND KNIGHTS OF THE MUNICIPALITIES OF THE VENTIMIGLIA COUNTY
 Corso Vittorio Emanuele

11:30 OATH OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE COUNTY OF VENTIMIGLIA
FOLLOWED BY THE BLESSING OF THE KNIGHTS PARTICIPATING IN THE GAMES
 Piazza del Popolo

12:15 MEDIEVAL ENTERTAINMENT
by the flag-wavers of Rione Panzera
 Piazza del Popolo

15:30 DEPARTURE OF THE PROCESSION
 Piazza del Popolo

16:30 JOURNEY OF THE KNIGHTS, KNIGHTLY GAMES OF THE 14TH CENTURY
 Piazza Aldo Moro

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