| Thursday 6th January 2012 |
8.30 a.m.
Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums band) musters in Piazza di Città
9.00 a.m.
Debut of the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) 2012 Carnival opening march through the town
centre streets: piazza di Città, via Palestro, piazza Balla, corso Massimo d’Azeglio,
Chiesa San Lorenzo, corso Massimo D’Azeglio, piazza Balla, via Palestro, via Arduino,
piazza Gioberti, via Guarnotta, Ponte Vecchio, via Gozzano, piazza Lamarmora, via C.
Olivetti, via Di Vittorio, Railway Station, corso Nigra, corso Cavour, piazza di Città.
11.15 a.m.
The Parade of the Historical Group I Credendari leaves Piazza
Duomo for the Chapel of the Three Kings at Monte Stella
11.30 a.m.
Official Investiture of the 2011 Generale (General) 2012 in
the Town Hall entrance hall in Piazza di Città
2.30 p.m.
The Credendari welcome the Magnificent Podestà before
Groups of Historical Characters in Piazza Ottinetti
2.45 p.m.
Reading of the oath and homage to the Magnificent Podestà in Piazza di Città
3.45 p.m.
The procession leaves Piazza di Città and arrives at the Cathedral
via Arduino, via IV Martiri (via Palma), via delle Torri, piazza Castello
4.00 p.m.
Holy Mass in the cathedral attended by city authorities, the 2012 Generale (General) and
all the Historical Carnival groups, with the Ceremony of the Candles: the Magnificent
Podestà, accompanied by his entourage and by the Credendari historical group give a
votive candle to the Bishop of Ivrea to invoke the Madonna’s protection of the city
(an ancient ceremony that took place in the Chapel of the Three Kings on Monte Stella,
built around 1220 on St. Francis of Assisi’s advice).
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| Saturday 26th January 2013 |
4.30 p.m.
Presentation of the Abbà (Priors of the five parishes) at the Giacosa Theatre.
The Carnival welcomes the Abbà before their official presentation ceremony. A moment to run
through the story of the carnival from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, in the celebration of the
young priors who continue its history, under the guidance of the Credendari and of the Stato Maggiore (General Staff).
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| Sunday 27th January 2013 |
9.30 a.m.
Bean feasts. Distribution of beans at Bellavista (viale Kennedy) and San Giovanni (piazza Boves).
The Generale (General), the Stato Maggiore (General Staff) and the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) band visit the Bean Feasts
10.00 a.m.
Carnival Exhibition in piazza Ottinetti.
Carnival groups present their events and merchandise.
Exhibition of entries for the IC365 Colour the City competition.
Presentation and issue of the Historical Carnival commemorative stamp and first day of issue postmarking.
10.40 a.m.
The Protocol Book is handed over in piazza Freguglia
The Grand Chancellor entrusts his Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor)
with the Protocol Book where all the Carnival events are to be recorded.
11.30 a.m.
Prise du Drapeau in Piazza di Città
An ancient ceremony in which the flag is handed over to the Ensign of the
Stato Maggiore (General Staff) at the beginning of every campaign; parade of the
Stato Maggiore (General Staff) and Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) Band.
12.30 p.m.
Inaugural Banquet for the Generale (General) and the splendid Stato Maggiore (General Staff),
at the end of which the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor) the opening
protocol that is signed by those present. The Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) play
the obada known as leaving the table.
2.30 p.m.
Alzata degli Abbà
The carnival procession, preceded by the Ensign Officer, makes its way to
the homes of the young priors of the San Grato, San Maurizio, Sant’Ulderico,
San Lorenzo and San Salvatore parishes. The aide-de-camps lift up the Abbà from
the balcony to show them to the crowd, while the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums)
play and the Generale (General) salutes. The Sostituto Gran Cancelliere
(Assistant Grand Chancellor) reads the protocol and has it signed by the Abbà,
their parents, the Generale (General) and the witnesses.
2.30 p.m.
Parish of San Grato
3.00 p.m.
Parish of San Maurizio
3.30 p.m.
Parish of Sant’Ulderico
4.00 p.m.
Parish of San Lorenzo
4.30 p.m.
Parish of San Salvatore
5.30 p.m.
Generala in piazza di Città.
At the end of the parade the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) play the
Generala in honour of the Generale (General) in the Town Hall entrance hall
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| Sunday 03th February 2013 |
9.30 a.m.
Bean Feasts. Distribution of beans at Montenavale, Cuj dij Vigne (Modina restaurant),
San Pietro Martire (La Rava e la Fava restaurant) and Torre Balfredo (c/o Casa Giuseppina,
Via Frandina2, 10.30), visited by the Generale (General), the Stato Maggiore (General Staff)
and the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums).
10.00 a.m.
Orange-throwers’ market in Piazza Ottinetti
10.30 a.m.
Presentation of the orange-throwing carts
12.00 p.m.
Peace-making ceremony of the inhabitants of the San Maurizio and Borghetto quarters on
the Old Bridge. The delegate of the Ban of Croatia for Borghetto and the Consul Major
for San Maurizio meet on the bridge, re-enacting pacification between the two quarters,
which had traditionally been enemies. According to legend this came about thanks to
their women in the late 1700s.
12.15 p.m.
Lunch of the Croatia in Borghetto. The peace-making is celebrated during the
official banquet, at the end of which, after the protocol has been read, the
Carnival Procession is formed to proceed with the second Alzata degli Abbà.
2.30 p.m.
Alzata degli Abbà.
The carnival procession, preceded by the Ensign Officer, makes its way to the homes of
the young priors of the San Grato, San Maurizio, Sant’Ulderico, San Lorenzo and San
Salvatore parishes. The aide-de-camps lift up the Abbà from the balcony to show them to
the crowd, while the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) play and the Generale (General)
salutes. The Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor) reads the protocol
and has it signed by the Abbà, their parents, the Generale (General) and the witnesses.
2.30 p.m.
Parish of San Grato
3.00 p.m.
Parish of San Maurizio
3.30 p.m.
Parish of Sant’Ulderico
4.00 p.m.
Parish of San Lorenzo
4.30 p.m.
Parish of San Salvatore
5.30 p.m.
Generala in piazza di Città.
At the end of the parade the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) play the
Generala in honour of the Generale (General) in the Town Hall entrance hall
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| Thursday 07th February 2013 |
9.00 a.m.
The Generale (General) visits the primary schools in Ivrea along with the Stato Maggiore
(General’s Staff), the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) and the Ensigns.
The visit ends with a lunch offered by the Fiorana primary school.
2.30 p.m.
Handing over of power in Piazza di Città
In the Town Hall, the Mayor symbolically passes his powers to the Generale (General),
along with his red and white sash worn from his right shoulder to his left side,
after wrapping it once around his hips. The officers and the sutlers wear a similar
sash around their necks, while the aide-de-camps have a red/blue sash.
The Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor) reads the General’s decree.
“Calzata del Berretto Frigio” (Phrygian hat)
In observance of the general’s instructions, the townspeople in the square are i
nvited by the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor) to put on their “Calzata
del Berretto Frigio” (Phrygian hat), which from Sunday on will be essential to avoid being hit
with oranges, gently or quite hard.
3.00 p.m.
Departure of the March
The Parade is headed by the Ensign Officer, the Ensigns with the Parish flags and the
Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) . They are followed on horseback by the
Generale (General), the Stato Maggiore (General’s Staff) and the Sutlers, the
Assistant Grand Chancellor and the Abbà. The procession follows corso Cavour,
corso Nigra, Borghetto, piazza Gioberti (piazza Maretta), via Arduino, via Palestro,
corso Massimo d’Azeglio as far as the Church of San Lorenzo, then returns to the centre
and to piazza Castello along via Palma and via delle Torri.
Sala Santa Marta – Exhibition of Posters for the Children’s party
Inauguration of the exhibition of entries by Ivrea nursery and primary school children for
the competition to choose the poster for the party, open until Tuesday 8th March
Children’s party in piazza Ottinetti
Games and entertainment in the square for the traditional Children’s party
organised by the J’Amis ad Piassa d’la Granaja.
Award to the class winning the poster competition.
Via Palma (via IV Martiri) Beanfeast. After the Generale (General) has passed,
the tasting and distribution of beans can commence.
4.15 p.m.
Visita al Monsignor Vescovo in piazza Castello
Il Corteo Storico viene ricevuto in Vescovado dove il Generale presenta gli Ufficiali e
gli Abbà ai quali il Vescovo porge il rituale dono. Dopo la lettura del verbale e
l’apposizione del sigillo vescovile i Pifferi e Tamburi suonano in onore del Vescovo.
5.15 p.m.
Visit to the Bishop in piazza Castello
The Historical Parade is received at the Bishop’s Palace where the Generale (General)
presents the Officers and the Abbà to whom the Bishop offers a ritual gift. After
the protocol has been read and stamped with the Bishop’s seal, the Pifferi e Tamburi
(Pipes and Drums) play in honour of the Bishop
5.30 p.m.
Generala in piazza di Città. At the end of the parade the Pifferi e Tamburi
(Pipes and Drums) play the Generala in honour of the Generale (General)
in the Town Hall entrance hall
6.00 p.m.
Visit of the Generale (General) and Stato Maggiore (General’s Staff) to the via Palma (via IV Martiri) Beanfeast
6.30 p.m.
Investiture of the Oditori ed Intendenti Generali delle Milizie e Genti da Guerra del Canavese
in piazza di Città. In the Council Chamber the ceremony assigning awards to all those who
have distinguished themselves in “carnival things and everyday duties”: the insignia are
conferred upon the new Oditori by the Generale (General) in the presence of the Mayor
and the protocol is read.
9.30 p.m.
City merry-making
“… and the party goes on” concert in piazza Ottinetti. Everyone in fancy dress for the traditional
party organised by J’Amis ad Piassa d’la Granaja.
Orange-throwers’ partying.
Mercenari in the Park, Credendari in piazza Balla, Diavoli in Diavolandia, Pantere
in piazza Fillak, Scacchi in Via Palma and Morte in the gardens in corso Cavour
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| Saturday 09th February 2013 |
8.30 a.m.
Visit of the Generale (General), the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor)
and the Stato Maggiore (General Staff) to the Military Authorities
The Assistant Gran Chancellor records the protocol for each visit.
11.00 a.m.
Parade of the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter’s Escort of Honour)
11.30 a.m.
Presentation of the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter’s Escort of Honour) to
the Generale (General) in piazza di Città. Following the parade through the old town centre streets,
and after laying down the flag of the First Battalion of Hunters of the Cisalpine Republic and taking
up that of the Escort, the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter’s Escort of Honour)
comes under the General’s command.
9.00 p.m.
Presentation of the Vezzosa Mugnaia (Charming Miller’s daughter) from the Town
Hall balcony. The Mugnaia (Miller’s Daughter) in her traditional white dress
goes from the Mayor’s office to the Sala Dorata where the General’s gift, a
brooch with a pick and spade on a red rosette, is pinned onto her green sash.
She is introduced to the Assistant Grand Chancellor by the aide-de-camp assigned to
her, in turn the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor) introduces
the Generale (General) and all the other Carnival characters.
As the big bell strikes, the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor)
reads out the proclamation, at which the Mugnaia (Miller’s Daughter) appears on the central
balcony of the Town Hall to receive the city’s embrace.
9.30 p.m.
Parade in Honour of the Vezzosa Mugnaia (Charming Miller’s daughter)
On the Generale (General’s) arm, the Mugnaia (Miller’s Daughter) takes her place in the
procession made up of the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums), the Band, Ensigns with bouquets,
the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter’s Escort of Honour), Maids, Pageboys,
the Miller (Toniotto) accompanied by the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor),
Officers and Sutlers of the Stato Maggiore (Officers of the General Staff), the Podestà and his
entourage, the Abbà escorted by the Credendari, university students and orange-throwers of the
two teams on foot that formed the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter’s Escort of
Honour) as she left the Town Hall.
The procession crosses the city as orange-throwers of the other teams on foot line up along the
riverside with all the townspeople to pay their homage.
The route follows piazza di Città, via Arduino, piazza Gioberti, via Guarnotta, Ponte Vecchio, via Gozzano,
piazza Lamarmora, corso Nigra, corso Cavour – firework display in corso Re Umberto (Lungo Dora),
corso Gallo, corso Botta, piazza Balla, via Palestro, piazza di Città
10.00 p.m.
Firework display on Lungo Dora in honour of the Vezzosa Mugnaia (Charming Miller’s daughter)
10.45 p.m.
Arrival of the procession in piazza del Teatro. The Mugnaia (Miller’s Daughter)
dances with the Generale (General) to the Carnival Anthem
11.00 p.m.
Musical evening for the Vezzosa Mugnaia (Charming Miller’s daughter – Giacosa Theatre
Music for the evening is provided by the Blue Dolls, a trio from Turin who play tunes from the 40s and 50s.
11.00 p.m.
Orange-throwers’ partying.
From the end of the parade until half past one, parties organised by the orange-throwing teams on foot:
Mercenari in the Park, Credendari in piazza Balla, Diavoli in Diavolandia, Pantere in piazza
Fillak, Scacchi and Arduini in piazza Ottenetti, Picche in piazza di Città, Morte in the
gardens in corso Cavour and Tuchini in Borghetto.
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9.00 a.m.
Fagiolate rionali (Bean Feasts) . Distribution of beans at Castellazzo (piazza Maretta), San Lorenzo
(Ex Polveriera), via Dora Baltea and San Bernardo (piazza della Chiesa).
9.30 a.m.
The magnificent Podestà swears his oath of Loyalty in piazza Castello. The Podestà, with his followers
and the Credendari, walks up via della Cattedrale to piazza Castello, to swear his oath of loyalty to
the statutes before the site of the old Town Hall in the presence of the Carnival Procession.
10.00 a.m.
The Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter), the Generale (General) and their entourage visit the
Castellazzo Charity Beanfeast in piazza Maretta. After the ritual bean-tasting,
they begin distributing free portions of beans.
The Podestà digs out the stone for the Preda in Dora from the ruins of the Castellazzo with his ancient war hammer.
10.30 a.m.
Preda in Dora on the Ponte Vecchio
The Podestà with his retinue and the Credendari, accompanied by the Alfieri (Ensigns)
and Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums), turning his back to the parapet of the bridge throws the
stone taken from the Castellazzo behind him downstream, while proclaiming the words Hoc facimus in
spretum olim Marchionis Montisferrati, nec permittemus aliquod aedificium fieri ubi erant turres
domini Marchionis (we do this in contempt of the Marquis of Monferrato, nor will we allow any
building to arise where the Marquis’ towers once stood), to show his rejection of any form of
tyranny. The Mugnaia (Miller’s Daughter) with the Generale (General), the Stato Maggiore
(Officers of the General Staff) and the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter’s
Escort of Honour) watch the ceremony from the right bank of the river
11.00 a.m.
Presentation of the guest groups taking part in Carnival, in piazza di Città
11.30 a.m.
Presentation of the Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter) and Generale (General) to the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums), Alfieri (Ensigns)
, the Credendari Historical Group, the Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter’s Escort of Honour), guests and delegations.
2.00 p.m.
Beginning of the Historical Carnival Procession from piazza di Città
The Alfieri (Ensigns) with the Parish flags, the Pipes and Drums, the Generale (General)
with the Stato Maggiore (Officers of the General Staff) the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (
Assistant Grand Chancellor) and the Abbà (Priors of the five parishes) on horseback, the Band,
the Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter) with her maids on the golden coach drawn by three white horses,
her Scorta d’Onore della Mugnaia (Miller’s daughter’s Escort of Honour), pageboys on ponies,
the Miller (Toniotto) on the supplies cart, the Podestà on a cart drawn by four oxen with the
Credendari on horseback parade along the gala route: piazza di Città, via Arduino, piazza Gioberti,
via Guarnotta, Ponte Vecchio, via Gozzano, piazza Lamarmora, corso Nigra, corso Cavour, corso Re Umberto,
corso Gallo, corso Botta, piazza Balla, corso Massimo d’Azeglio, via IV° Reggimento Alpini (Tourist Office),
via Cascinette, corso Massimo d’Azeglio, piazza Balla, via Palestro, piazza di Città
Battaglia delle arance (Orange Battle)
The nine teams throwing on foot start the orange battle against the 32 teams on carts
drawn by two or four horses, following two different routes: the inner route (
piazza Ottinetti and piazza di Città) and the outer one (Borghetto, piazza del
Rondolino passing along Lungo Dora and piazza Freguglia).
5.30 p.m.
Generala in piazza di Città. At the end of the parade the Pipes and Drums play the
Generala in honour of the General in the Town Hall entrance hall
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9.30 a.m.
Digging of the Scarli
San Maurizio
Sant’Ulderico
San Lorenzo
San Salvatore
San Grato Parishes.
The Generale (General), preceded by the Alfieri (Ensigns) and Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums)
and escorted by the Stato Maggiore (Officers of the General Staff), accompanies a
couple from each Parish married during the year to the place where the Scarlo is to
be built. Standing on a drum-shaped stool, the Sostituto Gran Cancelliere (Assistant Grand Chancellor)
reads out the ceremonial protocol and, using the pick and spade, the newly-weds each
strike a blow on the spot chosen for the Scarlo, while all those present recite in chorus As pianta ‘l pic a l’uso antic.
12.30 a.m.
The Tree of Freedom in piazza di Città. The Citoyens de la Ville d’Ivrée present the Mayor
with a tree to commemorate the support of the Ivrea community to the French Revolutionary
movement at the end of the 18th century.
1.00 p.m.
Pich e Pala (Pick and spade) trophy in piazza di Città. A challenge between one orange-thrower
per team, and anyone else who wants to try, to see how far they can throw an orange,
from the opposite side of the square towards the Town Hall.
2.15 p.m.
The Carnival Procession walks to visit the Orange-throwing teams: Tuchini del Borghetto, Mercenari, Diavoli, Pantere,
Credendari, Scacchi, Arduini, Asso di Picche and Morte.
Battaglia delle arance (Orange Battle)
The nine teams throwing on foot start the orange battle against the 32 teams on carts drawn by
two or four horses, following two different routes: the inner route (piazza Ottinetti and piazza di Città)
and the outer one (Borghetto, piazza del Rondolino passing along Lungo Dora and piazza Freguglia).
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2.00 p.m.
Start of the Carnival Procession and the Battaglia delle arance (Orange Battle) piazza di Città, via Arduino,
piazza Gioberti, via Guarnotta, Ponte Vecchio, via Gozzano, piazza Lamarmora, corso Nigra, corso Cavour, corso
Re Umberto, corso Gallo, corso Botta, piazza Balla, corso Massimo d’Azeglio, via IV° Reggimento Alpini (Tourist Office),
via Cascinette, corso Massimo d’Azeglio, piazza Balla, via Palestro, piazza di Città
5.30 p.m.
Prize-giving ceremony for the orange-throwers and carts in piazza di Città
Prizes are awarded to the first three foot teams judged on their throwing ability, their image and fair play,
to the first three carts drawn by two-horses and the first three drawn by four horses, judged on the horses,
trappings and driving, cart decoration and throwing ability.
8.00 p.m.
The Carnival Procession sets off for burning of the Scarli in San Maurizio, Sant’Ulderico and San Lorenzo
parishes. The Abbà ride to the square holding up a lantern, preceded by the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums)
and accompanied by the Generale (General) and the Stato Maggiore (General Staff). The two Abbà (Priors of the five parishes)
of that Parish dismount and walk once around the Scarlo . Holding them by the hand an escorting officer passes them a burning
torch to set fire to the Scarlo.
9.30 p.m.
Burning of the Scarlo in San Salvatore Parish in the presence of the Vezzosa Mugnaia
(Charming Miller’s daughter) in piazza di Città. The Mugnaia (Miller’s Daughter) stands up in her
golden coach and, when the Abbà (Priors of the five parishes)
set fire to the Scarlo, raises her sword symbolising freedom from the tyrant, holding it up high until the
Italian flag at the top of the Scarlo has been completely burnt. In the meantime the Generale (General)
gives a military salute, standing up in his stirrups. The faster the flames leap up the pole, the louder
the crowd shout a brusa!.. a brusa! (it’s burning, it’s burning) as a good omen for the year that has just begun.
10.15 p.m.
Burning of the last Scarlo, San Grato Parish in piazza Lamarmora.
Marcia funebre (Funeral March) . After the flames of last Scarlo have died down, the Generale (General)
dismounts and, leading his horse by the bridle, heads the Marcia funebre (Funeral March)
during which the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) play a lament for the funeral of the
carnival, while the officers drag their sabres along the paving stones. The townspeople
follow the cortège in strictest silence, in the last few minutes for them to wear their Phrygian Hats.
Arvédze a giòbia ‘n bot in piazza Ottinetti. The Marcia funebre (Funeral March) comes to a halt in piazza
Ottinetti where the Generale (General) dismisses the Pifferi e Tamburi (Pipes and Drums) and thanks them
symbolically, in memory of the times when he paid them for the campaign. Everyone exchanges the
traditional goodbye Arvédze a giòbia ‘n bot (see you on Thursday at one o’clock). Arm in arm, the
General and his staff run to the Town Hall singing the Carnival Anthem.
11.00 p.m.
Closing ceremony in Piazza di Città
In the Town Hall the Generale (General) inspects the Stato Maggiore (Officers of the General Staff)
and pins the Campaign insignia on his aide-de-camps’ chests. He lays down his symbols of power and the
Assistant Grand Chancellor reads the closure protocol.
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11.00 a.m.
Traditional serving of polenta and salt cod organised by the Croatia Polenta e Merluzzo
(Polenta and Cod) Committee in Piazza Lamarmora Vouchers are on sale at the Croatia Comittee
office (Vicolo del Forno 6) or on 13th February directly in piazza Lamarmora 10 a.m.-12 midday.
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