Italians fight it out at "battle of the oranges"

  • 11 years ago
Italians take part in the traditional "battles of oranges" held during the carnival in Ivrea, near Turin. The event marks the rebellion of the people against tyrannical lords who ruled the town in the Middle Ages, with the revellers on carts representing guards of the tyrant, and those on foot the townsfolk. Duration: 00:41

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