15 of the Most Dangerous Festivals Around the World

Battle of the Oranges, Italy

Held in Ivrea, in February, the battle is a re-enactment of a historical incident in a milder form. Somewhere between the 12th and 13th century, a commoner had killed the lord of the town who attempted rape on her.

The situation led to a battle between the lord’s henchmen and the town’s people.

Today the practice continues to be followed, but instead of guns and swords, oranges are the artillery used. The carnival has been subjected to criticism due to injuries sustained by people and also because of the wastage of oranges.