THE PRESENTATION
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The pyramid |
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The Human Pyramid is performed at the end
of each
presentation.
The breathtaking feat
reaches its climax
when the last member
of the team climbs
to the top to salute the public.
The
pyramid has become a
great favorite of the public.
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Group Presentations |
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During the synchronized displays,
the swordsmen perform their
movements to the beat of drums.
The
formation of geometric shapes is accompanied by
the clash of steel.
All
synchronised to perfection, with an amazed public
drawn to silence,
almost
in fear of disturbing the sword-wielding actors. |
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A question of honor |
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A hard fought duel between
two
swordsmen each bent
on winning the hand
of one of the Ladies,
to whom the victor presents the sword of his
defeated rival as a token of his love and devotion. |
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Duelling |
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The group’s repertoire
also includes
realistic duels between pairs
of swordsmen,
no
holds barred in this clash
of steel as they fight,
thrust, cut, parry, feign,
each
using strength,
skill and cunning in a fight where there is only one winner
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Free translation of verses taken from
“La Vecchietta del Carnaiolo"
or
La Battaglia del Fosso del “BONCONTRO”
by Carlo Alfonso D’alba.
In their midst appeared a
close-knit group of young men, united in valour:
skilled swordsmen with a fame to
instil fear throughout;
Spadaccini to battle: into the
void, to face the onslaught,
to challenge is a one way ticket
to hell;
gambols, parries, feints and
thrusts piercing chests, slashing throats,
a foe, thrown into disorder, a cry
unfolds, but the scream is choked:
a mouth, grim, fills with blood,
overflows and gushes forth cascading over jowl.
More than one with shattered helmet and head, more than one for Charon.
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English Translatiion by DiscoverSoriano.com
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