The italian song Festival: music and flowers!
The italian song Festival in Sanremo city at the end of the 71st edition, an anusual kermesse for the first time in March and in a theatre without people because of Covid-19.
Since the first post-war edition it has always been considered as a great escape and then loved hated and discussed by all.
Many things have changed: public, location, format; 1951 held in the casino of Sanremo then since 1977 takes place at the Ariston theater of the Ligurian city also called city of flowers for its production of roses and ornamental green known not only in Italy but throughout Europe.
The stage is always full of beautiful flowers that are honored women who arrive at the kermesse.
It is broadcast live on television, radio and Eurovision and the statue with the lion is the recognition for musicians and songwriters
The songs must be in Italian and are chosen by a special committee and voted by special juries and popular televoting.
The festival is usually followed by a traditional audience, but this year the many young protagonists have recorded a great presence on social and digital.
The victory in the champions section went to the Måneskin that with the song ‘Zitti e buoni’ won the right to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021, and by Gaudiano in the youth section with the song Polvere da sparo.
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