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Why Battle of the Oranges?
The battle is without doubt the most spectacular part of the carnival highlighting the fight for freedom, the symbol of the Ivrea festival. Along with all the other historical events that are part of carnival, the orange battle constitutes an incredible cultural patrimony, which makes Ivrea one of the leading carnivals on both the national and international scene. Orange-throwing is also the time with the highest collective participation. Everybody can take part by enrolling in one of the nine teams on foot or by manning the carts.
The Battlefield:
Unlike Spain’s La Tomatina, the Battle of the Oranges isn’t a backpacker free-for-all. It’s highly structured, steeped in history and contains some competitive elements. It’s free and fun to watch for nearly 100,000 spectators, but for the nine competitive teams of almost 4,000, it’s serious business and the highlight of the year. The people are divided into nine groups and they throw oranges at each other on the carnival days of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Keep tracking the time for the Battle of the Oranges in Netherlands Antilles.
About Battle of the Oranges Location:
Situated in the Piedmont region, Ivrea is a lovely little town, complete with a Cathedral, a castle, and a Gothic church. These small Medieval Italian towns are quite picturesque, and have a rich history. Worth visiting just on its own merits.
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Created on Monday, 18 April 2016
Battle of the Oranges will be held 06 Jan 2020 in Ivrea, Italy. Battle of the Oranges is a food fight festival takes place during the historical Carnevale of Ivrea in Italy. The ancient town of Ivrea, Italy celebrate its freedom during carnival. It is true, though, that the festival is an uninterrupted tradition that goes back to the medieval times. The Battle of the Oranges dates back to the 19th century as playful clashes between the people on the street and spectators on the balconies, but its latest incarnation only emerged in the post-Second World War period. The way it works is that there are two sides, the orangieri (orange throwers) on the carri da getto (throwing wagons), heavily protected chosen throwers who ride on horse-drawn open wagons, and the people on the ground. In keeping with the spirit of the festival, the orange throwers on the wagons are meant to symbolise the well armed guards of the nobility, while the people on foot the revolting masses. Although the orange throwers on the wagons are protected by formidable gear, they are vastly outnumbered. There are observers during the three days of the festival who award prizes for bravery and accuracy. Battle of the Oranges is an event and I like events...
