DomOn Sunday, February 24th, the Bandierai degli Uffizi performed at the Olimpico stadium in Rome during the match for the 6 Nations of Rugby between Italy and Ireland.
foto di Antonio Fraioli
foto di Emanuela Pellicano, Cfp foto
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Italian Basketball Final Cup 2019
On Sunday, February 17, the Bandierai degli Uffizi performed at the Mandela Forum on the occasion of the Italian Basketball Cup Final won by Vanoli Cremona who had the best of Happy Home Brindisi.
The group’s collaboration with the Lega Basket continues, and it is in fact the second consecutive year that the Bandierai degli Uffizi perform in the interval of the Final.
photographs of Luigi Canu – Ag. Ciamillo-Castoria – LBA
Twinning with Carbium flag-wavers
On Sunday 3 March, on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the birth of the Uffizi Flag group, the twinning with the group of Carbium flag-wavers from Calvi dell’Umbria will be officially announced.
Starting from 3.00 pm the two groups will parade through the streets of the city center and perform together in Piazza della Signoria.
The twinning comes after years of friendship between the two groups during which the Calvi group has performed in Florence for both the Marzocco Trophy and the Marzocchino Trophy, while the Bandierai have been guests in Calvi for the tenth anniversary celebrations of the Umbrian group.
Happy Holidays
… to those who are excited in front of the red lily in the white field, to all lovers of Florence, to all fans of Flags, to all those who believe in their own history …
We wish, Happy, Happy Holidays!
with Skill, Spirit and Tradition … towards a 2018 still full of successes and performances!
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Our official postage stamp !
45 years of history consecrated with an official celebrating national postage stamp!
Italian Minister of Economic Development issued, today september 26th 2018, the postage stamp honoring the city of Florence and the long time activity of Bandierai degli Uffizi in their 45th foundation’s anniversary.
The stamp, drawn by Tiziana Trinca, is printed by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato.
Background’s images are Galleria degli Uffizi, Palazzo Vecchio and Cupola del Brunelleschi of Florence’s Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore.
Two Bandierai degli Uffizi’s flagwavers are represented in front with the title “45° ANNIVERSARIO” and “ITALIA” at the bottom.
Collectors and hystorical tradition’s lovers may find and buy the typical postal folder
(Italiano) Entra anche tu nei Bandierai degli Uffizi
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Florentine historic football 2018
Saturday, June 9th and Sunday 10th will be the two semi-finals of the 2018 edition of the Calcio Storico Fiorentino.
The first match will see the Azzurri of Santa Croce and Rossi of Santa Maria Novella in the field, while the second match will be played between the Verdi di San Giovanni and the Bianchi di Santo Spirito The final, as every year, will be held on June 24th.
The “Bandierai degli Uffizi” will perform before each game.
Marzocchino Trophy 2018
Sunday, May 6th will be held in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, the fourth edition of the Marzocchino Trophy, a friendly match between the flag-wavers and the Under 14 team.
In addition to the “mosquitoes” of the Bandierai degli Uffizi, to the historical procession of the Florentine Republic and the Alabardieri group, the youngest of the groups will be present:
- Flag Waving Carbium of Calvi dell’Umbria
- Terziere flag wavers Porta Fiorentina of Castiglion Fiorentino
Appointment in Piazza della Signoria from 15:00
Marzocco Trophy 2018
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018 will take place in Piazza della Signoria in Florence, the XXV edition of the Marzocco Trophy, a flag-waving competition organized by the Bandierai degli Uffizi.
This year, on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the foundation of the group (1973-2018), the Bandierai degli Uffizi has decided not to compete, inviting groups with whom they have established friendly relations in recent years.
The groups that will perform in this edition are:
- Gruppo storico Sbandieratori e Musici città’ di L’Aquila
- Sbandieratori di San Gemini
- Bandierai e Musici di Castel San Barnaba
- Sbandieratori e Musici città’ di Lucca
XXV Trofeo Marzocco Program:
2.30 pm Palagio di Parte Guelfa, departure of the historical procession of the Florentine Republic and the groups participating in the Marzocco Trophy
3.00 pm Piazza della Signoria, arrival of the parade and groups in the race
Exhibition of the opening of the small levers of the Bandierai degli Uffizi
3.40 pm start of performances Small team – jury evaluations
At the end a ballet show by the Madonne Fiorentine
4.20 pm beginning of the performances Great team – jury evaluations
Final exhibition of the Bandierai degli Uffizi
5.30 pm award ceremony and greetings from the authorities
In addition to the Marzocco Trophy, the “Critics Award” named at Filippo Galli and the “Historicity Award” named at Leonardo Artusi, will also be awarded.
Be numerous
Scoppio del carro – Easter Day
Sunday, April 1st, Easter Day, will take place as usual every year, the traditional Scoppio del Carro.
The explosion of the cart is a folklore event that takes place on Easter Sunday in Florence. The Brindellone, a pyrotechnical tower positioned on a cart, is pulled by a pair of oxen through the streets of the historic center of Florence and positioned between the baptistery and the cathedral.
The Bandierai degli Uffizi will always be present together with all the other groups of the Procession of the Florentine Republic.
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