Weird and Wonderful Competitions That Take Place Around the World

The Carnival of Ivre in Italy

The orange combat, or Carnival of Ivrea, takes place every year in the Italian city of Ivrea. People think it happened in the 12th century, and it's a celebration of getting rid of a cruel king. There are a lot of parades, traditional events, and rituals at the festival. The Battle of the Oranges is one of the most important parts of the carnival. People toss oranges at each other in teams.
This represents the fight between the people of Ivrea and the soldiers of the tyrant. People often get imaginative with their armor. The Carnival of Ivrea is the biggest planned food fight in Italy, which isn't unexpected.

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