An acrobatic and solidarity Befana is expected at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence

Once again this year the appointment with the Befana of the Fire Brigade is renewed in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. Before arriving at the Loggia dei Lanzi, the Flying Befana will descend, as she does every year, on theMeyer Children’s Hospital, eagerly awaited by the young hospitalized patients. The old lady will distribute sweets and toys donated by the staff of the Florence Command and the Arezzo Fire Department.

From 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 6, all children are invited in front of the Loggia dei Lanzi in Piazza della Signoria to see Befana descend from the terrace above the Loggia who, with remarkable acrobatic skills, will distribute candy and treats to the children. For the old lady’s difficult maneuvering, two firefighters will also be employed to assist her. The feat has the patronage of the City of Florence and will be made possible thanks to the logistical support of the Uffizi Galleries and the operational and administrative staff of the Florence Fire Brigade Command, as well as the National Fire Brigade Association Florence Sec.

In addition, it will be a Befana of solidarity because it will restore hope of rebirth to the communities in Central Italy affected by the earthquake: the Provincial Command of the Florence Fire Brigade and the MiBAC Crisis Unit will collect spontaneous donations to be used for the protection and preservation of the damaged historical and artistic heritage of the Marche region.

An acrobatic and solidarity Befana is expected at the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence

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