The process to bring the awards ceremony back to the authorities’ gallery has begun. Last night the Carousel Councilchaired by Paolo Nocentinipresented to the Consult the project of the new stage to be used for the delivery of the lance to the winning district: a simple structure, quick to build and above all safe for those who have to climb on it, for the participants who will rush there to celebrate and for the defeated ones who will have to abandon the lizza. The authorities will have the opportunity to observe the scene without being attacked as happened in the past, when the enthusiasm for success manifested itself too vigorously.
The move next to the herald’s box, a stone’s throw from the infamous column, no one has ever liked much. The decision was taken in 2023 to archive the parenthesis of terrace, which forced the mayor to abandon his seat in Giostra in progress to gain the balcony in front of the grandstand. Then, having climbed all the steps, he was joined by the victorious rector, with the people remaining near the well looking upwards. A ceremonial, in the opinion of many, aseptic and which penalized the participation of the neighborhood workers.
The intention is to return to the old, albeit with some dutiful and detailed precautions linked to public order. The tribune for the ceremony was designed by the architect Stefano Del Santo with the supervision of Enrico Lazzeri, director of the event, and seems to respond to all the needs that arose. A unanimous green light came from last night’s meeting and, if there are no unexpected obstacles, the Consultation will bring the plan to the attention of the prefect for the final green light. The goal is to update the Giostra schedule starting from the next edition on June 22nd. Times are tight but there is optimism.
