Fonni: hundreds for the Palio dei Comuni. Orune triumphs with Gianluca Fais

The 38th Palio di Fonni on Sunday ended with yet another success. Hundreds of enthusiasts came to the Galopattoio San Cristoforo to witness the event which is part of the island's equestrian history.

The victory was achieved by Orune, with Siamanna's jockey Gianluca Fais riding the horse “Poeta”, followed by Giovanni Puddu for Desulo with “il Professore” and in third Bultei with Francesco Caria riding “Costerinu”. Fourth was the Fonnese standard-bearer jockey Luca Masuri with "Io ci prova".

Followed by the first place of Giovanni Sotgia from Dorgali in the half-breed category and the battles with the local knights as a backdrop to the racecourse until sunset.

Also important this year is the twinning with the Tuscan municipality of Fucecchio and the attention to disabled people thanks to 15 free parking spaces made available by the Fonnese equestrian company.

«We are satisfied - says Franco Masuri, president of the horse racing club - to see that hundreds have reached our town to attend the event repays us for the weeks of sacrifice and commitment. This year we worked to give a greater social impact to the event, breaking down all barriers and making the site accessible to disabled people. Inclusiveness is a feeling that is close to our hearts."

On Saturday, sold-out numbers also for the historical "Identitades" Carnival, with the masks of the Urthos and Buttudos and the Sas Mascheras Limpias doing the honours, together with the Mamuthones and Issohadores, the Boes and Merdules and other representatives from the island and from the world. In the background the Martyrs' Square, dressed up for the 12th Brathallos Folk Festival.