1996 - Nola, Italy - 2 Gigli in town square
In Italy, the Dance of the Giglio festival is known to all as La
Festa dei Gigli which translates to the Feast of the Lilies. As chronicled
in the Origin & History page, eight Gigli
towers and and Boat are erected each year and danced through the street of Nola
in honor of San Paolino. The decision to erect and dance eight Giglio towers was
not picked arbitrarily. The symbolism of eight comes from the story of San Paolino
and his return to Nola with the men of the town from captivity. Upon reaching
the Nola, he was greeted by various trades
that provided him with various goods and products of their trade.