The 'Dancing of the Giglio and Boat' showcases a 138-year-old tradition honoring Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Paulinus of Nola, stemming from a festival in Italy. A massive 4-ton, 72-foot Giglio topped with a statue of Saint Paulinus is carried by lifters through Williamsburg. Families pass down the tradition, highlighting its significance in connecting generations. Lifters express the spirit and pride involved, underscoring a sense of community and remembrance tied deeply to faith and family values.
'A lot of things in life change, but if you can go back to something every year and remember what it means to other people in your family as well, it's what this event is all about,' Anthony Santino said.
'It's just a tremendous feeling and the spirit you get, and it's really wonderful, [it's a] wonderful tradition,' Tommy Santino added.
'There’s no preparation. You just get under, and you do it,' Fasano said.
The 138-year-old tradition honors Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Paulinus of Nola.
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