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March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD). Although labeled an international celebration, it is neither celebrated nor widely recognized internationally. It is nevertheless an important day (especially here in Italy) for women’s rights. In Italian, it is translated as “Festa della Donna” – literally the Party of the Woman. There are a […]

Huge, colorful floats drive past large, cheering crowds as parades fill the streets and the sound of laughter and music fill the air. Bursts of confetti seem to rain from the sky. People in masks and costumes pour out of parties and masquerade balls throughout the city, spreading the celebration wherever they go.

During Carnival, the […]