Yesterday I spent a very special day with Max and Lauren. For quite some time they have wanted to go to see the Carnival of Ivrea, with its famous battle of oranges, but it never particularly attracted me. But it was a pleasant surprise. The ancient tradition that dates back to the first century has its own unique charm and atmosphere of genuine fun that is felt everywhere in the city, and all are involved. The parade, the main attraction of the reenactment, goes through the festively decorated neighborhoods where participants prepare for battle in costume, and there is a background of numerous enthusiastic viewers, with a great desire to be there and have fun. The Carnival, now almost forgotten in the big cities, retains its characteristics of celebration for all ages in the smaller towns. For several hours we were completely immersed in the atmosphere of a festival, which was never over the top, even in the most intense moments of battle, it made us feel like children again. Lauren, as an American experiencing the celebration in Ivrea said: this is the Italy I want to see, always different and to be discovered, this is the Italy that I love so much.
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