The World’s Most Dangerous Cultural Traditions

Battle of the Oranges

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In the Northern Italian city of Ivrea, there is an annual tradition called the Battle of the Oranges. It is a city-wide orange fight between organized groups. The fight is a reenactment of a medieval battle in which the town overthrew a tyrant. A horse-drawn carriage carries the “tyrants” who wear protective gear as they attack the townspeople.

The rest of the city is divided into nine groups in which the biggest citrus fight in the world follows. Although it’s all in good fun, there’s no denying that getting hit with an orange at full-speed is no joke. It’s a true battlefield and injuries are part of the game. However, the biggest rule to never throw an orange at the horses.