Performers dressed in medieval costumes march in a parade on the Palio in Siena,teen patti all Italy, July 2, 2024. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since 1656. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Spectators wait in rain after the suspension of the Palio in Siena, Italy, July 2, 2024. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since 1656. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)

Contestants take part in the horse race on the Palio in Siena, Italy, July 4, 2024. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since 1656. (Photo by Elisa Lingria/Xinhua)

A Carabinieri, known as the gendarmerie of Italy, performs on the Palio in Siena, Italy, July 2, 2024. Palio in Siena, or "Palio di Siena" in Italian, is a historical horse race held twice a year in Siena since 1656. (Photo by Alberto Lingria/Xinhua)