Blessing of the Horse
The blessing of the horse is a magical experience that is held on the afternoon of the Palio’s race in each Contrada’s church. This is one of the most important aspects of the race, which highlights the important religious element of the competition.
The Dragon blesses his horse outside, as its church is high up several steps.
The priest blesses both the jockey and the horse, and in the final speech, he says “Go and come back as the winner!”

Luca Venturi

Print Size: 1500x1000 mm
Frame Size: 1790x1290 mm
Paper Type: Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth 305gsm
Frame Colour: Black
Exhibit: POS LV 188 06

 

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Blessing of the Horse


The blessing of the horse is a magical experience that is held on the afternoon of the Palio’s race in each Contrada’s church. This is one of the most important aspects of the race, which highlights the important religious element of the competition.
The Dragon blesses his horse outside, as its church is high up several steps.
The priest blesses both the jockey and the horse, and in the final speech, he says “Go and come back as the winner!”

تُعتبر مباركة الخيل تجربةً ساحرة تُقام خلال سباق باليو في فترة بعد الظهر في كنائس كل المقاطعات. تُعتبر المباركة أحد أهم مظاهر السباق وتلقي الضوء على العنصر الديني المهم في المنافسة.
تبارك مقاطعة دراجون الخيل في الخارج فيما تبعد كنيسة المقاطعة على بُعد خطواتٍ في الأعلى .
يبارك الكاهن الفارس والخيل ويقول في الخطاب الأخير: "اذهب وعُد فائزاً!"

Photographer:
Luca Venturi


Print Size: 1500x1000 mm

Frame Size: 1790x1290 mm

Exhibit: POS LV 188 06

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