Battle of the Oranges, 2024
Estimated 9,000 tonnes of oranges are cast in a pitched battle between the townsfolk represented by nine teams of orange throwers and tyrannical orange-yielding soldiers in their carts. Referred to as the biggest food fight in Europe, the Battle of the Oranges takes over the town of Ivrea on the three days preceding Lent, from the Sunday to Shrove Tuesday.
Battle of the Oranges, 2024
PowerPoint presentation about 'Battle of the Oranges, 2024'. This presentation describes the topic on Estimated 9,000 tonnes of oranges are cast in a pitched battle between the townsfolk represented by nine teams of orange throwers and tyrannical orange-yielding soldiers in their carts. Referred to as the biggest food fight in Europe, the Battle of the Oranges takes over the town of Ivrea on the three days preceding Lent, from the Sunday to Shrove Tuesday.. Download this presentation absolutely free.
Presentation Transcript
A reveller stands within smashed oranges as different teams take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A reveller with pieces of oranges on his face looks on, on the day of a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A reveller stands within smashed oranges as different teams take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A reveller stands within smashed oranges as different teams take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A reveller is hit by oranges during a fight with oranges at an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A reveller reacts, on the day of a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A man carries oranges, on the day of a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
An injured reveller looks on, on the day of a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
A reveller takes part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Revellers take part in a fight with oranges during an annual carnival battle in Ivrea, Italy, February 11. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane