Once the mask is on, everyone is the same. However, it is true that in via Duomo the applause is all for them. And not just when they skewer the star. The public calls them and they greet by bowing their faces.
Among the knights of the Sartiglia also this year there are the amazons. As always few, just six. They too, who during the Sartiglia can be recognized by the tail of their hair, or by the dress, when they wear the Sardinian one for women, are at work to finalize the last details in view of the big day.
For Ilaria Rosa, 36, it will be a special Sartiglia: «I became a mother a few months ago. I will certainly think of my little girl.' Then there is Sonia Cadeddu, 44 years old, carousel number 23 is coming for her: «It doesn't matter if we are few, we get noticed very well. The public acclaims us, shows us great affection. This too is Sartiglia».
Carmen Murru is the youngest rider: she is 28 years old and the one in 2023 will be her ninth Sartiglia: «The one of rebirth after too much silence. I don't feel among many men but among many friends. Manuela Colombino, born in 1974, in 2013 had the honor of wearing a veil and top hat. «I will live this Sartiglia as if it were the first». Pandemic effect.
Elisabetta Sechi, who dominated the race on 16 February 2010, now has another wish: «I'd like the city to support us more than ever. It would be nice if what we do with our hearts in our hands were valued as it deserves». Antonella Rosa, 31 years old: «I hope it's a beautiful Sartiglia for everyone. It's being all together that gives me so much strength.
