The Palio de' Ciui is an old tradition that developed in the locality "La Noce" near Lugnano where it is held today. This festival is celebrated every third Sunday of September in Lugnano.
Lugnano has been divided in five districts for centuries:
- Monte Bianco (white mountain) whose colors are red and white. The coat of arms of this district is the eagle.
- Pozzo Antico (ancient well) whose colors are yellow and black and the coat of arms of this district is the gull. This is my district and it is very beautiful.
- Poggio (knoll) whose colors are white and light blue. This district is represented by the snake.
- San Giorgio (S. George) whose colors are dark blue and red and the coat of arms of this district is the dragon.
- Canneto (cane-brake). This district is now out of the competition because there was an argument with the other districts. The colors of this district were green and white and its coat of arms was the otter.
This competition begins whit the parade of each district. Then they play a small scene created by them.
In the afternoon, at about six o'clock, after the allocation of the donkeys to all districts, there is the donkey race that takes place around a hill. Each donkey is galloped by a jockey. After a few laps the winner of the Palio is elected!
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