2010: fiftieth anniversary

half a century is a long time and this anniversary represents a milestone in the history of this Association – and even more so due to all the commitment and the passion of those who made this group one of the greatest. For these reasons, this year the Association has scheduled a wide range of special events, in honor of its members but, above all, of all the friends who always showed their support and affection.

Photo Exhibition and Expo on the history of flags

Our photo exhibition opened August 5 and ran through October 3: 65 carefully selected pictures (including some historic images) meant to present the folkloristic and most representative aspect of the Association. The expo on the history of the flag took place at the same time: origins, roles and evolution of the exquisite “art of flag-handling”. Acknowledgements:  Ugo Coppini, Fotoclub Chimera and the Master of Flag Giovanni Nardoni (Ascoli Piceno). City of Arezzo, State Archives and Claudio Saviotti for the availability of rooms.

Il saggio della Giostra

To the Aretine Flag-wavers, nothing can compare to Piazza Grande and the Saracen Joust in terms of emotion and prestige.

Arezzo, after all, is our favourite stage and our performance for the Joust of September 2010 couldn’t but confirm this. In a further attempt to amaze our public once again, new figures and allegories have been conceived, drawing inspiration from these many years of experience. Among the others, many ex flag-wavers have given their precious contribution, side by side with the current group and the new generations. Particularly significant was the presence of the historic charter members, who in 1960 ventured into this ambitious project destined to become the symbol of Arezzo around the world.


Acknowledgements: Music Department: Francesco Ricciarini, Bulletti Stefano, Alessio Dionigi, Pier Alberto Faralli and Rodolfo Grotti. Inventor of the test, Stefano Giorgini, assisted by Marco Donati, Enzo Leprai, Pierfrancesco Pedone, Claudio Saviotti and warehousemen Romano Junior Vestrini, Daniele Serboli, Gabriele Rossi and Lorenzo Polendoni. Last but not least all the guys – young and less young – for their commitment and participation.

Commemorative medal

On the front, there is an acrobatic exercise against the building of the Fraternita dei Laici and the Vasari Loggia; on the back, the brand new logo of the Association is represented, with the prancing horse of the city of Arezzo.

Medaglia Celebrativa Cinquantennale Sbandieratori FRONTE

Acknowledgements: Francesco Benincasa for the sketch. Stefano Giorgini and Marco Donati for the carrying out

Leaflet and brochure

Thanks to the contribution of the Province of Arezzo, this illustrative and informative material gathers all the relevant information about the history of our group and our performances around the world.

Copertina Brochure Depliant Interno

Acknowledgements: the Province of Arezzo.

The new book

Like the previous editions, it chronicles the growth of the Association through a wide selection of pictures capturing the most memorable moments of these 50 years and historic documents. The book also features some essays by eminent authors.

 Acknowledgements: Ugo Coppini, Sergio Rossi, Giovanni Melani.

New premises

The entrance is in the Piazzetta Praticino 7, but the windows all overlook the PiazzaGrande, located in the prestigious Palace of the Loggia (once the seat of the Tribunal)has made a splendid boardroom and meeting rooms and three other office , trophy room and board.


Acknowledgements: the City of Arezzo,  Enrico Eustrorgi, Lorenzo Polendoni , Giacomo Romanelli, Gabriele Rossi , Daniele Serboli, Romano Jr. Vestrini.

Our brand new website

New graphics, new colors, new texts!  www.sbandieratori.arezzo.it
Acknowledgements: our web-designer Daniele Gelli, Daniele Serboli, Sergio Rossi, Manuela Scocco, Mirlianys Llanes and Michele Faellini