Palio Small Plate, The Wave

Onda (The Wave): Traditionally Onda residents were carpenters. Onda has the title of contrada capitana (captain contrada) because in the past its soldiers mounted guard at the Palazzo Pubblico. A famous member of Onda was the sculptor Giovanni Duprè, after whom the main street in Onda is named. Onda’s allies are Nicchio (since 1684), Tartuca (since 1933) and Valdimontone (since 1781). Onda's adversary is Torre (since 1559). Their motto is: “Il colore del cielo, la potenza dell’oceano” – “The color of the sky, the power of the ocean” Recognised by Consorzio per la Tutela del Palio di Siena (Consortium for the protection of Siena’s Palio – Consorzio)