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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - 8 Giglio & Boat meet
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The high point of the day occurs at the cross streets of Havemeyer and North 8th. At this juncture, the giglio and la barca meet; the front ranks of each structure clasp ha...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - 7 Giglio turn
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There are several lift variations, including a complete rotation (called a 360); a backward march, a quick drop and lift, (called a #2 and a favorite of those who appreciat...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - 6 Boat Turn
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The lifters repeat this scenario again and again for several hours. At the same time, one block away, the boat crew is dancing la barca in separate lifts. Musical choices, ...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - 5 Another lift
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After a short respite, the Giglio Song is played anew and the men take their positions again. Each lift covers 20 to 40 yards and lasts from one to four minutes. There are ...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - 4 Giglio second lift
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Each lift is dedicate and each lift has a different Capo. The Capo Paranza with his cane of office stands in front of the giglio, making sure everyone is in place, he sign...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - 3 Boat First lift
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La barca (Boat) is constructed in the same fashion and is lifted by the same principle. Riding in the boat is a band and singer, the Turk, and young boys, dressed in Arabia...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - 2 Giglio first lift
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The giglio tower is a heavy structure weighing about 4 tons and standing 65 feet in height. It was originally built of wood, but since 1966, in Brooklyn, the framework of t...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - 1 Giglio & Boat Blessing
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The pastor blesses the structure and the lifters, he says the invocation to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Paolino, with the men responding, "Pray for us." The national a...
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast 2010 - Opening church ceremony
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In Italian Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the residents of the community look forward to the annual Giglio Feast held every July. Since 1903, when the Nolani immigrants first held...
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Frank Cesare - Newsday karaoke interview
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This is my Newsday interview for the Explore Long Island web site. And it was in the newspaper also. This was a lot of fun to do.
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