Officially opened on Carnival 2022 di Vercelli: yesterday, Friday 28 January, in the town hall, as well at the coronation of Maddalena Cardano, was held the delivery of the keys to the city by the mayor Andrea Corsaro to the Bicciolano Enrico Rampazzo and to the new Bela Majin.
A tradition, with a resized program, which it was decided not to interrupt: “We absolutely want to keep it alive – highlighted Corsaro – The historic Vercelli Carnival has important roots and is aimed at doing good. It is a party that even in a difficult period like the one we are experiencing will be able to bring serenity “.
After the greetings of Valeria Viesti, Bela Majin 2020, the coronation took place: “The first time I saw this mask – said Cardano – was in kindergarten: with the ingenuity of a child I could not understand why the pins of the crown could stand, now I know. Then at primary school there was always our teacher who made us paint the map of Italy with the masks of each region: then I never imagined that I would have played this role “. For Cardano the crown is very important: “It represents Vercelli – he underlined – for me the most beautiful city in the world; the one where I lived all my school career and where I studied local excellences such as Virginia Garrone, driven by the love my father had for the history of the city “.
Rampazzo also wanted to thank the Administration, the Vercelli Events Committee and the masks: “We hope this is the beginning, albeit slow, of a change – he said – I thank Valeria for the two years spent together and the his family. I welcome the new Bela Majin, a simple person with a lot of determination ”.
The Carnival program has been resized: “It is difficult to organize events – explained the president of the Vercelli Events Committee Stefano Roncaglia – We will evaluate whether with the new government provisions it will be possible to make beans and other initiatives. If it is allowed, we plan to do the parades after Easter ”.
“By implementing all the precautions – underlined the councilor for social policies Ketty Politi – we will try to make some charity visits where possible “.
Present were the deputy mayor Massimo Simion, the councilor for events and manifestations Domenico Sabatino, the vice president of the municipal council Gianni Marino, the ex Bicciolano Luca Vannelli and the honorary president of the Vercelli events committee Giulio Pretti.
Friday 28 January 2022 in the Town Hall in a single ceremony, delivery of the veil and the keys to the city.
Masks with masks … as a joke it’s not that great, but it sums up this 2022 edition of the Carve Vercelli. “We wanted to celebrate Carnival at any cost even in this situation. Because we didn’t want to skip the tradition, the Carnival of Vercelli is historic and very important”, with these words the mayor Andrea Corsaro welcomed the Bela Majin 2022 Maddalena Cardano and the Bicciolano Enrico Rampazzo in the council chamber of the town hall. for the double coronation ceremony, that is the delivery of the veil which usually took place on January 5th in the Acacias party, and the delivery of the keys to the city.
Greetings from Valeria Viesti
Before the actual ceremonial part, the “Bela Majin” of 2020-2021, Valeria Viesti, had intervened, who thanked everyone for the wonderful experience and wished the new queen of Carvè.
Magdalene’s speech
Maddalena Cardano gave a very passionate speech, with an oratory ability that is not often seen on these occasions. In the video, his speech lasted about three minutes.
Bicciolano’s intervention
For his part, Bicciolano underlined: “I join the emotion of the Bela Majin, I thank the municipal administration, which made possible this ceremony that we missed last year. In this way the friendship between us and the city and I hope it is the beginning of a journey towards normality, thanks to the outgoing Majin, with whom I shared the debut and I thank her family who was close to me. Thanks Valeria for the two years together, one in the middle. I just have to welcome Maddalena, a simple person but with great determination, as I said right away, welcome to the family, we will start the year together, perhaps the elderly and children will not be able to have our hugs but it will still be a year of emotions ” .
Masks and authorities
In the room some of the city masks were present, the president of the Vercellesi Events Committee Stefano Roncaglia, a part of the council with the councilors Ketty Politi and Domenico Sabatino and the deputy mayor Massimo Simion with the vice president of the Municipal Council Gianni Marino and a Giulio Pretti returned to splendid shape after the months of covid and convalescence.
At the end, after the delivery of the keys, ritual exchange of gifts, the Mayor paid homage to the “kings of the Carvè” of the prestigious catalog of the exhibition “Prodigies of beauty” with the sculptures of Francesco Messina.
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A more sober presentation, but with the usual charge of enthusiasm. This morning, in the Municipality, the new Bèla Majin was unveiled: alongside the Bicciolano Enrico Rampazzo, Maddalena Cardano, a 45-year-old from Stroppiano, will parade. Teacher at the primary school in her country and choreographer at the New Dance Center in Vercelli, in 2003 she played the role of “Barlitera” (female mask from Stroppiana). «I have always been fascinated by the world of Carnival so I jumped at the opportunity. It is a difficult moment, we will not be able to follow up on the usual meetings in the presence with children, the elderly, people who are sick or in difficulty, but for this very reason even a small gesture (like a smile) will prove to be extremely precious “. The mayor Andrea Corsaro, the councilor Ketty Politi and the president of the Vercellesi Events Committee Stefano Roncaglia did the honors. For the delivery of the keys, the traditional act with which the city masks will become the “master” of the city, the organizers are awaiting a date. In February (dates yet to be defined) the two classic parades will then take place along Corso Garibaldi.
Maddalena and Enrico the Carv Vercelli Masks Photo (Ste Di)
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(Stefano Di Tano) – With the hope of a more serene and welcoming future, the curtain has opened on the Vercelli Carnival which will see its splendor only in two months but which again this year is anticipated by the presentation of the queen of the city, a tradition that has always aroused great curiosity and comments from the population of Vercelli and the surrounding area.
In the long imaginary parade of Ble Majin of Vercelli unforgettable figures are remembered who practically wrote the beautiful story of our Carnival, together with their respective Bicciolani, also male protagonists of excellent performances during their journey in the great public, musical, charitable and cultural events.
In the Hall of the Municipal Council, on Tuesday 7 December the Mayor with various Councilors, Sponsors, local Journalists, the President of the Carnival Committee and the former Bicciolano Luca Vannelli he joyfully applauded the choice of the new one Bla Majin who appeared very confident in greeting and thanking the Authorities and all those who contributed to his election to a position that gives infinite joy and satisfaction, and to which he will dedicate commitment and love in all its phases, for all those moments in which the Vercelli they will show her affection and sympathy, and in particular, if and when it is possible to bring a smile, a word, a gesture of friendship and hope to the elderly and the suffering.
Equipped with a truly familiar and youthful smile, Maddalena Cardano immediately won the appreciation of all those present and the certainty of representing the right person to cheer up those weeks of 2022 in which to give all his time to bring joy and comfort to the children, the elderly and the people who are already working to set up the usual celebrations and parades.
He could not do without the Bicciolano Enrico Rampazzoto express her joy to be able to live this carnival experience together with a companion truly prepared for the role of queen of the Carnival, a girl full of enthusiasm and delicate feelings. To these characters, when the opportunity arises, we will give our contribution to support them in their charitable and festive mission to which they have been delegated by the modern history of the Vercelli carnival.
Editorial of Vercelli