Sardinian Sa Pariglia: 5 facts about the spectacular acrobatic horse rides

Jan 05, 2025 77

BY: Massimiliano Antonio Primi

Sardinian Sa Pariglia, which have their roots in chivalric jousts, are one of the most beautiful and engaging testimonies of the rich cultural heritage of the ancient island of Ichnusa, but they represent much more than mere horse races.

Sa Pariglia, as it’s called in the Sardinian language, so deeply rooted in the identity of the island, are indeed a mix of history, colors and sounds, emotions, pure adrenaline and spectacular acrobatics performed at a gallop, serving like real celebrations that see the knights embody the values of the community as local heroes of times gone by.

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