The party once is to carry over the shoulder through the streets of the country a puppet (the povero becco in fact) singing a song written specially for the occasion and rallying the villagers gradually that the advancing procession through the streets of the town. Once back in the square with the whole country … in tow, it was set fire to the Povero becco to celebrate the end of the Carnival period and to follow the traditional dance to al "Puntello".
The masked procession starts from the Court on tractors will parade and carry the Poor Beak for a walk in the country with stops for refreshment.
When back in the Court will be kicked off the Carnival with the classic piñata for everyone.
In the streets of the country's food stands.
IL POVERO BECCO
Bagni di Lucca, loc. Benabbio
26 February 2017
h 14:00
Free entrance