Traditions and folklore of San Giorgio Ragusa Ibla, page 3

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Traditions and folklore of San Giorgio Ragusa Ibla sent on June 03, 2017 (16:09) by Rosario Cafiso. 57 comments, 2699 views.

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La festa di san Giorgio è una singolare festa che a Ragusa non si festeggia il 23 aprile, giorno del santo, ma l'ultima domenica di maggio. Caratterizzata dalla processione che si articola per le strade di Ibla, la statua del cavaliere (rappresentato a cavallo, vestito come un antico soldato, armato di una lancia d'argento mentre affronta e uccide un terribile drago) viene portata a spalla dai fedeli e seguita da una folla di devoti. Per la grande occasione la chiesa viene addobbata con stendardi, fiori e luci e la statua del santo cavaliere e dell'arca santa (contenente le reliquie del santo patrono e di altri santi) vengono poste nei due altari laterali della chiesa per la venerazione dei fedeli. L'intera città - vicoli, strade, piazze, si veste di luminarie e di vivaci colori, inoltre le pregevoli porte intagliate della chiesa madre, che nel corso dell'anno rimangono coperte da due imposte, si aprono per la gioia dei fedeli. I festeggiamenti cominciano circa un mese prima, quando le due statue vengono scese, con un antico procedimento, dalle due nicchie laterali poste nelle due navate laterali, poi si attendono con ansia i tre giorni dell'ultima settimana di maggio (venerdi sabato e domenica) a suon di banda e di mortaretti si porta fuori il simulacro di San Giorgio. La statua che fu opera dello scultore palermitano Rosario Bagnasco verso la seconda metà dell'Ottocento è composta prevalentemente di legno di ciliegio, questo materiale infatti è di facile intarsio nella lavorazione con aggiunta di altri materiali ferrosi distribuiti nelle parti, opera di eccellente valore artistico ed espositivo, le forme infatti sono in equilibrio tra di loro, lo sguardo del cavaliere, la posizione della testa del cavallo in perfetta armonia con esso danno a questa statua equestre una sensazione di attraente folklore allegorico, ciò nonostante consente ai portatori di danzare quasi a passo di musica, di farla girare e di alzarla a braccia facendola "abballare" (ballare) come a simulare la cavalcata. La statua del cavaliere è preceduta da un'altra portantina sulla quale è posta la "santa cassa" in argento lavorato con le reliquie dei santi. La statua del santo patrono viene portata in piazza dove si forma la processione che, con il clero in testa, seguito subito dopo dalla statua del santo, dalla "santa cassa", dalla banda musicale e quindi dai fedeli comincia il giro delle caratteristiche vie di Ibla.

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Rinaldo1005

sent on June 21, 2017 (12:37) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Gorgeous. It's a shame that the part of the stand is missing.
The saint seems to be there to enjoy the fireworks.
Really well-represented. Great caption

Rosario Cafiso

sent on June 21, 2017 (12:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Rinaldo the base was there and there were so many cut heads, it was locked in the crowd at the height of man :-D :-D, I preferred to cut all the art low ;-) Hello Rosary :-P

user28555

sent on October 08, 2017 (22:34) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A beautiful scenery with light and fire pyrotechnics very well considered considering the limits of the free hand and the dynamism of the fires ;-); very good Rosario.
Hi, Claudio :-P

Rosario Cafiso

sent on October 08, 2017 (22:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Claudio is always a pleasure to read your comment :-P Hello Rosario :-P

Mauro Monesi

sent on October 24, 2017 (15:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great picture
A greeting.
Mauro ;-) :-P

Rosario Cafiso

sent on October 24, 2017 (21:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Mauro always kindly ;-) hello Rosario :-P

Elfiche

sent on May 06, 2018 (14:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A fantastic realization
that fires that you managed to freeze in the play of the Feast
Good Sunday
Elio

Rosario Cafiso

sent on May 06, 2018 (14:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Elio del Welcome appreciation :-P are you ready to see Ibla?? :-P Hello Rosario :-P

Barbara Gatti Cocci

sent on June 13, 2019 (7:19) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Wonderful atmosphere, happy to have found your page Rosario..... With all the energy of your shots. Nice to meet you, a Barbara greeting.

Rosario Cafiso

sent on June 13, 2019 (10:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Really flattered by your appreciation... I hope I do not disappoint you :-P Hello Rosario :-P

Giovanni e Davide

sent on June 19, 2019 (23:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great work in the caption which I find very interesting, I have always liked traditional parties because they impress me a lot, even this image of you makes me amazed at the particularity taken, for me you have also managed the light wonderfully and you merits many compliments, SUPER very good
Hello Rosario, good night :-) :-)

Rosario Cafiso

sent on June 19, 2019 (23:09) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you very much Guys are really kind ;-) I hope to meet you soon ;-) hello Rosario :-P

Stefania Saffioti

sent on July 20, 2019 (9:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

How wonderful! A fantastic scene! Beautiful photo, congratulations!
Hello
Stefania :-)

user100958

sent on July 20, 2019 (10:54) | This comment has been translated

Very nice shot

Rosario Cafiso

sent on July 20, 2019 (11:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Always very kind
Stefania :-P
Toni :-PGood weekend
:-P hello Rosario

Goodcaptain

sent on September 08, 2020 (13:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Excellent shot with a more than comprehensive caption!

Rosario Cafiso

sent on September 08, 2020 (14:30) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so much glad that they are to your liking Luigi :-P Hello Rosario

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