For two weeks, from 29^th September to 14^th October, San Gemini is going to pay tribute to its patron saint, with one of the most important historical re-enactments in Italy.

A historical procession, the investiture of the knights, the exhibition of flag-wavers and various medieval shows, including the solemn \"weighing of candles for the offer to the Saint\": these are the events that will characterize the 45^th edition of the Joust of Arms, a modern revival of the ancient knightly tournament of the fourteenth century. In order to honour the patron saint, San Gemini will transform itself, will make a leap into the past with the opening of the old shops and taverns, and will turn red-blue and green-and-white, the colours of the two districts that divide the city.

The main event is of course the tournament: as every year, the knights of the Districts Rocca and Piazza will compete in the equestrian tournament that will see them engaged in galloping to slip their spears into a ring of only 5 centimetres, and then hurl it on 'arms', the noble shield that gives its name to the entire event, in order to earn the Silver Palio intended for the winner of the challenge.