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and festivals winding through the streets of medieval towns are
unusually colorful with their carefully researched medieval dress
and banners complete with family crests. Much more than re-enactments,
they represent traditions that are rooted in real historical events
and reveal the rich culture of Italy's past, while offering a
glimpse of the keen rivalry between local factions that dates
back hundreds of years. Folk festivals frequently celebrate the
harvest of a local crop and visitors are welcomed into the festivities. |
