THE MAGIC RETURNS “, THE HOLIDAYS ARE ILLUMINATED IN SIENA
The project is aimed at all citizens, adults and children, with reference to the municipal area but also to the neighboring areas
Christmas village, events, tourist itineraries, lights, cultural events, train and much more: it is the Christmas in Siena, the billboard for the holidays edited by the Historic Center of Siena Association and the Municipality of Siena, in collaboration with the Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank and the Siena and Arezzo Chamber of Commerce and with the support of the Monte dei Paschi Foundation. “Christmas 2021: the magic is rekindled”, this is the title chosen for the 2021 bill, which also includes the review “And so we went out to see the stars” which includes all the cultural events.
The statements. “Despite the pandemic – underlines the mayor of Siena Luigi De Mossi – the city of Siena has had important tourist flows and the series of Christmas events is intended to be inserted in this context, starting also from the weekend of the ‘Mercato nel Campo’, to continue for all holidays. There will be many appointments for a safe Christmas, but which will allow you to experience Siena in all its facets “. “An inclusive Christmas that ‘lights up’ the city – declares the councilor for tourism and commerce of the Municipality of Siena Alberto Tirelli – thanks to the Centro Storico Siena association, you will be able to experience the holiday season with a rich and varied program, which will also work to attract tourists to our territory “. “The Association that I have the honor to tell – explains the president of the Centro Storico di Siena association David Chiti – is well aware that the period lived by our city is particularly critical, also with reference to the area. This year it will not be possible to indulge in sumptuous Christmas celebrations and a great sobriety is advisable, however our project also intends to testify to the vitality of Siena even in the most difficult moments, in the certainty that happy and serene moments become particularly important in difficulties, in which citizens can at least be able to “put in” the critical issues our daily life is subjected to today. I thank the Municipality of Siena and all those who have made possible a billboard so full of events“. They have decided to sponsor the events Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena and the Chamber of Commerce of Siena and Arezzo, the review has the support of the Monte dei Paschi Foundation. “Banca Monte dei Paschi – explains Sergio Lorenzini, Area Manager Retail Siena of Banca Mps – this year confirms its support for the program of events and initiatives promoted by the Municipality of Siena and the Centro Storico Association during the Christmas holidays. The Bank has always been committed to the promotion of the Sienese territory and is attentive to the enhancement of all projects that bring added value to the community, creating growth opportunities for the city and its productive fabric. And this is all the more important in a moment like the one we are experiencing today, in light of the pandemic that has profoundly changed our society and our economy ”. “Thanks to this initiative – declares the president of the Chamber of Commerce Massimo Guasconi – which we firmly support, Siena and its historic center are rekindled. We strongly believe that a series of events such as the one planned can greatly contribute to the economic recovery of the area “.
The project. The project is aimed at all citizens (adults and children), with reference to the municipal area, but also to the neighboring areas. The intention is to make the center attractive to spend a few peaceful hours admiring the beauty of our city and dedicating yourself to the usual Christmas “shopping”. Naturally, the hope is that the initiatives included in the project can also be pleasantly enjoyed by guests, visitors and tourists present in Siena during the end-of-year festivities. The beneficiaries of the project are also artisans and traders from Siena and the territory, as well as operators in the tourism-hospitality sector (also in this case from Siena and the surrounding areas).
Illuminations. An important novelty will be that of the lights in the historic center of Siena, which will light up on 8 December. Among the others there will be those “dedicated” to Dante., With quotations from the Divine Comedy: “If you follow your star you cannot fail in glorious harbor”, “And so we went out to see the stars again”, “L’amor che move il sun and the other stars ”. “We thought – he underlines Who do you – to this theme of the great poet Dante in order to make Christmas special, make the Walk wider and more intuitive, not limited only to via Panigiani, Banchi di Sopra and via di Città and above all with a cultural proposal that can diversify and at the same time intrigue families. Our project also includes a tribute to Federigo Tozzi, one of the greatest writers of our century. The steps we have chosen are “Nobody understands that much of beauty is goodness” which will be placed in Piazza dell’Indipendenza, mentioned in ‘Il Podere’. “Sometimes I feel my soul full of closed eyes” will be placed in Piazza di Provenzano, from (and of) which in ‘Bestie (1917) shows a particular literary fresco. The lights, which are mounted in these days, will turn on on 8 December: in recent years, the lighting is usually held a few days before, but the particularity of this year’s lights have made us lean towards a unitary lighting. day of the Immaculate Conception “.
Christmas tree by the Piccoli delle Contrade. It will be taken care of “Small of the Contrade” the usual arrangement of the Christmas tree made available by the municipal administration and placed inside the entrance of the Palazzo Comunale.
Little train. As part of the Christmas-themed events, the Christmas Train has already started, a sign of particular attention to the little ones. Also in this case, full harmony with the anti-contagion legislation from Covid-19.
Playground village. As usual during the Christmas period, a playground is organized in the Lizza gardens with the following attractions: ice skating rink; apple caterpillar mini coaster; mini carousel with chains; trampoline jump; mini sled (slide); round fishing duck; calcometers; daggers; vertical peaches; humorous mirrors labyrinth pavilion; cinema visions; food and drink kiosk.
Guide to associations. With particular satisfaction, we would like to describe the contribution of the Agt (Tourist Guide Association – Siena and Province) and of the Siena Guide Center Association who have decided to participate in the initiative similar to what was done on the occasion of the Urban Trekking event. On 11, 18 and 26 December 2021 and on 8 January 2022 from 3 pm, they will conduct guided tours of the poets’ squares and produce mini theatrical sketches concerning the life and works of Dante and Federigo Tozzi by companies of actors.
“And then we went out to see the stars again.” It is the review that contains all the cultural events of the Christmas Holidays, with the collaboration of the Department of Culture led by Sara Pugliese. A “special” section that will group the initiatives that will accompany the city and the territory for all holidays. A whole series of initiatives related to welfare and political policies are also part of the Christmas program in Siena 2021, coordinated by the respective departments led by Francesca Apolloni and Clio Biondi Santi, which were financed with the “Covid funds” relating to the “Obiettivo Famiglia” project.
Information. All information and the detailed calendar of events relating to “Christmas 2021: the magic rekindles” can be found on the Siena Comunica website (www.sienacomunica.it) and on the Facebook profile Natale a Siena.