IVREAS ORANGE CARNIVAL @ 10 Feb 2018

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Ivreas Carnival celebrations culminate with the spectacular Battle of the Oranges (10th-13th February 2018). The unique experience of being pelted with ripe oranges is open to everyone, simply by putting your name down to join the six thousand members of the nine teams of street launchers, or latching onto one of the fifty horse-drawn floats loaded with juicy citrus fruits.

The Battle of the Oranges celebrates a historic episode dating back to the Middle Ages, where Violetta, a young milkmaid, rebelled against the custom of the First Night, by which the local baron had the privilege of deflowering brides on the eve of their wedding. Violetta refused to submit to this barbaric practice and killed the baron. The result was an uprising of support. The teams on foot represent the common people who fought without defense against the tyrants soldiers on the floats. The Ivrea Carnival, according to organizers, is the oldest in Italy.

The event, say organizers, is great for letting off steam and also for settling scores. At the end of the day, everyone is exhausted and good humour is restored.

Info:Tel:+39.0125.4101   www.storicocarnevaleivrea.it

 


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