Gubbio Christmas Tree, Colossus of Light, A light-up will also be held on December 7th.
Commander Nicasio Fallica of the Order of Amerigo Vespucci lights the tree, considered the largest in the world and listed in the Guinness Book of Records since 1991, to illuminate Monte Ingino in Gubbio with a message of peace and brotherhood every year.
Gubbio is a beautiful city in central Italy, in the province of Perugia, Umbria, with a rich ancient and medieval history.
and Area equivalent to 30 soccer fieldstrees “have a high symbolic value” of joy and rebirth.
Gubbio and its traditions (including the hugely popular festival Corsa dei Celli, held every May 17th) are part of Italy, a “treasure chest that must be protected”.
“It’s not for those who start, it’s for those who continue” is the motto of Americo Vespucio, emphasized by Vittorio Fiorucci, the mayor of Gubbio, who explains this saying as follows: leonardo da vincimay refer to the residents of Gubbio, who have been preparing and lighting this gigantic tree whose star adorns the Basilica of San Ubaldo, the city’s patron saint, since 1981.
The work, which is carried out every year by Gubbio’s so-called Alberaioli volunteers, is “the result of an incredible effort. If we have this tree, we owe it to these people,” the mayor said, noting that the colossus of light is sustainable as it towers over the mountain. Consists of LED lights.
Other attractions will also be distributed throughout the city’s streets, including a life-sized nativity scene in the San Martino neighborhood.
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