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Festa della Rificolona (Festival of the Paper Lanterns) is an event from the Florentine popular folklore, held every year on September 7, on the eve of the Nativity of Mary. On this occasion, young people of Florence wind along the streets of the city, carrying around colored paper lanterns.
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a rificolona, or paper lantern. Last night we went for the first time to the Rificolona in Piazza Santissima Annunziata.It was an interesting gathering, mostly families with small children bearing lit paper lanterns toward the piazza but the procession really included people of all ages.
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Lantern festivals around the world are defined by the illumination of various things, from rice paper floaters and flickering luminaries to grounded candlelit objects. Each festival has a deeper meaning, whether religious or just cultural tradition. But simultaneously, lantern festivals are centered around peace and hope.
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Festa della Rificolona: The Traditional Festival of Paper Lanterns in Florence Italy Magazine Staff Fri, 09/05/2014 - 01:30 Typical lanterns seen in Piazza Santissima Annunziata during the Rificolona procession Every year on September 7, the Festa della Rificolona takes place in Florence to celebrate the birth of the Virgin Mary.
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The lantern festival takes place in different cities around the world. It is more prevalent among Asian countries, yet many countries outside Asia celebrate it. This festival is a tradition that rises from religious of cultural origins. Either way, it symbolizes prosperity and peace; it serves as a tribute to the beloved ones who departed our world in some countries.
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The paper lantern festival is also known as 'Festa Della Rificolon' and will be held in Florence, Italy. This is an annual event to celebrate the birth of the Virgin Mary on the 7th of September. The paper lantern festival in Florence originated in the 17th century. This is when farmers would head to the basilica of Santissima Annunziata in.
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Cassino, Italy, has become a vibrant canvas of mesmerizing lights and captivating displays as the international "Lanternia" festival opened at the Fairy Tale Forest theme park on Dec 8. Spanning across 110,000 square meters, "Lanternia" features more than 300 giant lanterns, illuminated by more than 2.5 km of LED lights.
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The Festa dell Rificolona, otherwise known as the paper lantern festival, is one of the best Italian festivals and specific to the Tuscan capital of Florence. This festival celebrates the birthday of Madonna who sometime, over 2000 years ago, was born in a small village close to Nazareth. In Florence, the Basilica Santissima Annunziata is.
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Lantern Festival, holiday celebrated in China and other Asian countries that honours deceased ancestors on the 15th day of the first month (Yuan) of the lunar calendar. The Lantern Festival aims to promote reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness.
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The tradition continues today so that on the eve of the 8th of September, Florentines and other "pilgrims" carry paper lanterns at the end of a stick as they make their way through the streets of Florence, from Piazza Santa Felicita to Piazza Santissima Annunziata, guided by the Cardinal.
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Chinese lanterns illuminate 'Lanternia' festival in Cassino, Italy chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-12-15 11:14 Spanning across 110,000 square meters, "Lanternia" features more than 300 giant lanterns, illuminated by more than 2.5 km of LED lights. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
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Paper Lantern Festival of Florence - "Festa della Rificolona" takes place every year in the evening of September 7th as an integrally part of the celebrations of Jesus mother Maria's birthday (Nativita' della Beata Vergine Maria) on September 8th according to the catholic church. The celebrations preserve a tradition from the 12th century where the peasants and the nearby residents.
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Florence in May. May 1 is a big holiday throughout the country for Labor Day and some museums, such as the Uffizi Gallery, are usually closed but there are special events and often lots of tourists in the city. Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is a big music festival and the month ends with a gelato festival.
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