Fabulous Festive Orange

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Social, gregarious orange.Daring, exuberant orange.Frivolous, cheeky orange.Adventurous, flamboyant orange.Loud, lucky and wealthy orange.Is there any wonder that orange is associated with some of the world's most fascinating festivals?

Chinese New Year

During Chinese New Year, oranges, tangerines and mandarins, symbolising luck and wealth, are given as gifts. Potted orange trees decorate doorways ushering in prosperity for the new year.


Halloween

In the West, orange is the colour of Halloween; Jack O'lanterns and pumpkins adorn homes.


Battle of the Oranges, Ivrea, Italy

Oranges become projectiles, in a battle between factions in a massive, annual food fight.


Fete de Citron, Menton, France

Oranges and lemons become works of art each February in Menton.




Fuji Kawaguchiko Autumn Leaves Festival, Japan

Sometimes, orange is present due to the nature of the festival, such as a festival to acknowledge the seasons and to appreciate the autumn leaves.


Redhead Day, Breda, Netherlands

From spectacular autumn leaves to stunning redheads in Netherlands.


Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, Taiwan

Lanterns, glowing orange, float skyward in Taiwan's lantern festival.


Up Helly Aa Festival, Scotland

Festivals with fire glow with hypnotic bright orange flames.



Never dull, orange has spirit, warmth and strength.

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