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Gioco del Ponte Gioco del PonteLast Sunday in JuneThe Gioco del Ponte, or "Battle for the Bridge," in Pisa, Tuscany, Italy, goes back to the 13th century. Following a medieval procession, two teams in full medieval costume take part in a traditional competition which involves a reversal of the usual tug-of-war. About 20 or 30 men from each team line up behind a mechanism on rails and push. The first team to make a "goal" on the opposing side wins; the winner is determined by the best of six matches, or a draw match if both teams win three. CONTACTS: Tourist Consortium of the Pisa Area P.O. Box 215 Pisa, 56100 Italy 39-50-8302-53; fax: 39-50-8302-43 www.pisae.it/Inglese/index_old.php (c) |