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Italy's Epic Orange War Erupts!
16 Feb
Summary
- Ivrea's carnival reenacts a historic peasant uprising against a tyrant.
- Teams on foot battle orange-throwing participants in carriages.
- The event commemorates a miller's daughter who liberated the town.
The town of Ivrea in northern Italy is currently celebrating its annual carnival, marked by the lively Battle of the Oranges. This unique festival commemorates the legend of Violetta, a miller's daughter. She is celebrated for freeing the town from a tyrant who had imposed starvation.
The colorful event features a historical reenactment where nine teams on foot represent the townspeople who revolted. They engage in an orange-throwing battle against participants in horse-drawn carriages, symbolizing the feudal armies.
This tradition vividly brings to life the historic uprising and the town's liberation. The energetic fruit-flinging spectacle draws crowds to witness this unique celebration of freedom.
