Flag Throwers of Sansepolcro in the Piazza

Join AICC in the Piazza to see the Flag throwers of Sansepolcro!

Throughout history, every community has recognized and defined itself through certain symbols.

Banners, drapes, and flags are among these symbols, representing a moment of pride and unity among people.

In late medieval Europe, often torn apart by conflict, standard-bearer officers preceded the soldiers with their flags. These flags, equipped with blades , became veritable weapons.

In times of peace, standard-bearers developed and refined their techniques, increasingly giving them a playful and spectacular quality.

Flag-throwers were born.

The Sansepolcro Flag-Wavers Group, composed of flag-wavers, drummers, and trumpeters, uses hand-painted banners and wears costumes made by qualified theatrical tailors.