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Battle of the oranges

Battle of the oranges: Men with helmets are hit by oranges during the traditional "battle of the oranges" held during the carnival in Ivrea, near Turin, Italy on Tuesday

The Jakarta Post
Wed, March 5, 2014

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Battle of the oranges Battle of the oranges: Men with helmets are hit by oranges during the traditional "battle of the oranges" held during the carnival in Ivrea, near Turin, Italy on Tuesday. During the event which marks the people's rebellion against tyrannical lords who ruled the town in the Middle Ages, revellers parading on floats represent guards of the tyrant, while those on foot the townsfolk. (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace) (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace)

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span class="inline inline-center">Battle of the oranges: Men with helmets are hit by oranges during the traditional "battle of the oranges" held during the carnival in Ivrea, near Turin, Italy on Tuesday. During the event which marks the people's rebellion against tyrannical lords who ruled the town in the Middle Ages, revellers parading on floats represent guards of the tyrant, while those on foot the townsfolk. (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace)

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