The Palio of Siena, Italy
The Palio of Siena is the most famous celebration of the Sienese tradition. It is a famous horse race. Siena (city in Tuscany) is divided in 17 Contrade (districts) ; the inhabitants are very attached to their contrade. Each Contrade faces with the others during the Palio (“horse race” in Italian). The rivalty between the…
Under the wave
The eyes closed, Rocked by the rhythm of the waves, I listen the lapping of a rough sea ; Calming and searing marin music. I used the Hokusai painting “The wave” :
