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Holidays in Italy
Holidays in Italy take pride of place in the life of Italians: in almost all cities are hundreds of festivals each year in which they are very pleased to take part.
Festivals and Events in Italy
New Year: on the night of January 1, Italians prefer to have fun, meeting the New Year in restaurants or nightclubs with friends. But also those who simply decide to walk the streets will not be bored, because the squares, you can take part in theatrical performances, concerts and watch fireworks show.
"Battle of the Oranges": this carnival lasts for 3 days in the town of Ivrea (province of Turin). In this game can participate citizens, join one of the 9 teams (just throwing oranges impossible). It should be noted that despite the fact that every year after the "fight" about 150 participants receive injuries and damage, it does not stop anyone from participating in the "battle". In honor of the closing ceremony of the carnival ignited a huge straw pole - it is believed that the higher the flames rise fire, the happier life will be.
Day of the founding of Rome (April 21) in honor of the holiday arranged colorful festival, a symbolic ceremony gate of the city contest "Goddess of Rome" (allowed to participate in the girls 18-30 years), presenting pupils in Roman gladiator school.
"Pink Night": every year in late June - early July in Rimini city streets are decorated with pink ribbons and balloons, visitors and residents of the city clothed in garments of gentle colors and drink pink martini or champagne, and even the water on the beaches is painted in pink color with the help of special lasers. At midnight fireworks in the sky starts and arranged beach discos, exhibitions, performances and competitions.
Tourism Events in Italy
Italy - a paradise for lovers of event tourism: come here in order to visit the carnival, football championship, Film Festival, Arts and Dance, and other international events.
So, be sure to come here on the Venice Film Festival. About the beginning of the holiday signals the appearance of St. Mark's Square white paper doves (Columbine), which explode in the air and out of the rain poured out confetti. To you the whole year good luck in financial affairs, it is necessary to try to catch at least one colored ball, then put it in your purse. Within two weeks, the city never ceases fun, accompanied by theatrical performances, performances by jugglers, sword-swallower, acrobats, mimes, snake charmers, massive fun with music and dancing.
To join the costumed masquerade ball in one of the ancient palaces, it is advisable to get a mask and carnival costumes. It should be noted that take part in the festivities and the kids can, for example, the Children's Carnival. Well finished Venice Carnival ritual, during which burned a straw effigy (a symbol of renewal of nature) and arranged mass dancing on St. Mark's Square.
Throughout the year in Italy are colorful bright holidays and festivals, attracting the attention of a huge number of tourists.