Flag throwing on the Piazza della Signoria, Florence during the Easter Festival. Flag throwing (or flag tossing) is often a majo
Flag throwing on the Piazza della Signoria, Florence during the Easter Festival. Flag throwing (or flag tossing) is often a major part of the historical costume festivals that are one of the great attractions of Tuscany and, indeed, of all Italy. The performers, known as sbandieratori, usually young men but with an increasing number of young ladies taking part, dress in mediaeval costume and are usually accompanied by drummers (tamburi) and sometimes also trumpeters (trombettieri).Flag throwing on the Piazza della Signoria, Florence during the Easter Festival. Flag throwing (or flag tossing) is often a major part of the historical costume festivals that are one of the great attractions of Tuscany and, indeed, of all Italy. The performers, known as sbandieratori, usually young men but with an increasing number of young ladies taking part, dress in mediaeval costume and are usually accompanied by drummers (tamburi) and sometimes also trumpeters (trombettieri).
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Location: Piazza della Signoria, Florence Italy
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