June 6, 2015
I was happy to spot this beauty with the scarlet scarf. I had only ever seen them tied about men’s thick necks.
“So a woman can belong to San Giorgio’s Association?” This is the group that parades the saint around the village.
“I’m the secretary,” she says.
“So you’re allowed to carry the saint?”
“Oh, no,” she smiles, then shrugs, as if to say “not in my lifetime.”
Her cameo shows San Giorgio slaying the dragon.
And to continue my previous post showing festa-goers:
What is it about a man in a beret??
He absolutely has what his T-shirt trumpets.
Love her pizzazz. She should have dressed him in a green tie.
Angelina still on the phone. Brad’s eye wandering.
Hmm. Let’s see. Who is San Giorgio and where is he to be found?
Papa, can’t you stop these damn explosions?
She dresses to match her balloons.
Almost as good as a beret.
Alla prossima, amici.
jann
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Gorgeous women. Brad! Dark, sexy lipstick.
Scarves!
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Lovely, Jann! I so love your people shots, trying to see connections between my mom’s family and these strangers via a nose or mouth or an expression. Something about Beret Man’s mouth and nose remind me of one of my cousins, ha!!
Love beret man Jann. All of them, players in search of a play. Exquisitely beautiful post. xx
Janine, thanks for your comment. Glad you love beret man too.
Wonderful photos! I wish that we could see the festa. Everyone looks fab and what is it about the Italian (and French) cops? The majority of them should be in Vogue. Mamma Mia!
Yes, Italian and French cops (and firemen) must have “handsome” as part of their job description. Thanks for commenting, Anitre. xxxx
Just fantastic images love the one of the guy with the t-shirt, so cool!
Ciao Lisa, thanks for dropping by. Hope all is well up north. xxxxx
Jann, I love these photos of the people, the statue of St. George. I can hear the firecrackers, the laughter. They are iconic snaps of Sicily-in-festa. You take me there. Thank you!
Susan, so happy to have you at my side for this festa. Thanks very much for stopping by. xxxxxx baci
I go along with the little girl: I think explosion-free festivals are best!
I overheard tourists says, “Such a violent festival!” Non-Sicilians were running for cover, but Sicilians, even little kids for the most part, seemed very relaxed during the worst of the pyrotechnics. Grazie, Sam.
Nothing is as good as that man in the Beret!
🙂 Yeah, kind of makes you swoon–every man should have a beret in his wardrobe. Thanks for commenting Francesca.
I would love living there. We used to live in a “village” in Vermont that had festivals and music on the commons, shows, exhibitions, something going on all the time! I miss that but can enjoy it through your wonderful blog!! The people in your pictures are always so pulled together!
Ciao Nan–yes, I love those beautiful green commons in Vermont towns. Our “commons” in Sicily are made of cobblestones, but the way these spaces are used must be very similar.
I’m really enjoying these shots of people at the festival. It really does frustrate me that women aren’t allowed to participate to the same extent as men though! One day.. 🙂 xxx
Lucy @ La Lingua Italy
Ciao Lucy–welcome to the blog! Thanks very much for your comment.