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05 September 2010
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Among the various events of Piazza Armerina, the most important is without any doubt "Il palio dei Normanni" (The Normans palio), that occurs every year between 13th and 14th of august. The palio, which take part over 300 actors on foot, on horseback and all dressed with historical clothes, speaks about the glorious epic stories of the sicilian land; in particular it revives two historical moments: the entry of norman troops inside the ancient town of Plutia, with the offer of the city keys; the joust of city knights to the presence of Count Ruggero an all city dignitaries