A drummer dressed in traditional costume practices in the church before the entrance of Onda (sea wave) parish's horse “Osama Bin” to be blessed before the Palio horse race in Siena July 2, 2015. Each July 2 and August 16, almost without fail since the mid-1600s, 10 riders have hurtled bareback around Siena's shell-shaped central square in a desperate bid to win the Palio, a silk banner depicting the Madonna and child. (Photo by Max Rossi/Reuters)
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