Flag Throwing Men In Tights? Welcome To Umbria!
The Travel Bloggers Unite conference began with a Welcome to Umbria event that included a medieval reenactment performance with flag throwing men in tights.
When I booked my ticket to the Travel Bloggers Unite conference, I expected nothing more than a “typical” conference.
You know … speed networking events, inspirational key note speakers, thought provoking panel discussions and gift bags filled with mints, notebooks and pens. Actually, the conference was all of this but it was also so much more.
Set at the Valle Di Assisi Hotel and Resort, the conference kicked off with a “Welcome to Umbria“ event that began with a procession of costumed flag throwers, drummers and trumpeters who put on amazing medieval styled show against the backdrop of a stunning Umbrian landscape and sunset.
Initially, I had no idea what the festivities held in store but when I stumbled across the performance group Compagnia Sbandieratori e Musici di Città della Pieve practicing, I knew I was on to something good.
After leaving where the company’s practice area, I walked around the resort grounds waiting for their show to begin. The rather romantic setting seemed almost too beautiful to be real …
The procession than began with the company marching towards the area where everyone was gathered waiting.
Then the performance began. It was like that scene from Under The Tuscan Sun coming to life where the young Polish man takes up at the art of flag throwing to prove his love to his Italian girlfriend. Swoon!
No sooner than it started, it was over and the group was walking away.
The performance was both musically and visually stunning. There was simply no better way to start off TBU than this.
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Cheryl Howard.
A Canadian who quit her job, sold everything she owned and left behind a great life all to move to Berlin for 18 months. Now based at home again in Toronto, Cheryl continues her career as a freelance writer specializing in European travel and expat life. She's now on a mission to slowly re-discover her home and native land through a series of weekend trips.
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Great photos! And wasn’t the following dinner incredible?
@Ellen – Thanks so much! The dinner was good as well.
Great photos Cheryl! I’m looking forward to going back to Umbria in September!
@Mel – Thanks, I’m pretty sure it’s one of my favorite regions of Italy. Two visits have me sure of that! Soo cool that you will be returning!
What fun! And I couldn’t help staring at that sky – so beautiful
@Andrea – That sunset was like a gift from God. It was one of those perfect travel moments.
Great photos! Made me feel like I was right there
@Samuel – It would have been cool if you made it to TBU.
I just spent the weekend watching men throw heavy objects in kilts! Who says men who wear skirts and tights aren’t manly?
@Jeremy – Men in skirts and tights are very sexy.
Amazing shots! I love flag throwing wish I could see it for real one day!
@Alexa – Thanks. Head to Umbria to see them.
Oh please say you ate a bunch of burrata for me?
@Ayngelina – I stayed away from cheese as much as possible as I’m lactose intolerant. Seems I’m missing out!
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Great photos and such a wonderful welcome. I especially loved the flag throwing.
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@Laurel – Thanks so much! And me too. It made my movie dreams come true.
There are some really nice shots here, I went traveling 15 years ago when i graduated but since I did that I have not so much as been on holiday, I need to get back into it, I have managed to save some cash so definitely think its time for me to think about getting away again! Thanks for relighting the fire and awakening the long sleeping travel bug.
@Laura – Glad to be of some help! Best of luck on your travels.
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