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Battle of the Oranges
A historic festival in Ivrea, Italy, featuring teams throwing oranges in a reenactment battle.
About
The Battle of the Oranges is a famous festival held during the Carnival of Ivrea in Northern Italy. It commemorates an ancient uprising through a colorful three-day event where nine teams of orange throwers on foot battle against teams on horse-drawn carriages. The event involves the throwing of 900 tons of oranges and attracts tens of thousands of spectators to the city of Ivrea. It takes place just before Lent, typically from mid to late February each year and symbolizes the city's ancient traditions and festivity.
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