08.10.05
San Lorenzo
Today is a holiday in Perugia. The main duomo (cathedral) in Perguia is named for Saint Lawrence. His sainthood is celebrated today, August 10. Just outside the duomo in Perugia is a large piazza with a beautiful fountain. There was a stage set up and the local Perugian orchestra played several classical pieces. During the second song, huge smoke machines filled the entire piazza with a heavy fog, and suddenly a beautiful laser show started. The kids were amazed!
It’s always fun to go to these big events here in Perugia. There are people everywhere! Young and old show up … partially for the event that is taking place, but partially just to get out and socialize. There really isn’t any kind of community event like it in the US.