October 11 is the day of the duck festival in Italy

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October 11 is the day of the duck festival in Italy

In the Italian city of San Miniato, around the town of Balkoneviza, the Duck Festival is held on October 11 every year. This conference is also known as the Palio Race. This extraordinary holiday is closer to sports than cooking. In it, the main characters are marathon ducks. Want to feel the uniqueness of an Italian holiday in this small town? Then head back to San Mario on your way back to Pisa in Florence. The Duck Festival is held every year on the second Saturday in October. This strange festival has been held since 1982. The main spectacle of the festival is a duck race, in which rivals compete with each other while keeping their distance. This cheerful marathon will traditionally be attended by representatives of four cities - Il 'Borgo, Fondo di Ssesa, Buchchio and Formatsino. Participants try to chase each other at high speed. The audience and the "coaches" inspire them in different ways. By the way, all comers can bet as in other types of horse racing. But you don’t have to give up too much, because ducks can’t be trusted like you can trust horses or dogs. Also, during the Duck Festival, the locals will hold various holiday celebrations, historical performances and, of course, a fair of national dishes dedicated to the important dates of their birthplaces. This carefree and cheerful event traditionally brings together many idlers and tourists from nearby towns.