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Video: Disfida di Fivizzano
Disfida degli Arcieri di Terra e di Corte is a medieval festival held in Fivizzano in the Lunigiana region of Tuscany, pitting local contrade against each other in a tournament of archery skill.
Before the tournament there is a parade through the streets with each contrade taking a path toward the Piazza Medicea, where the archery competition is held. There is much pomp and circumstance, flag throwing, traditional dancing, and then archery until midnight. Here's a short video that will give you a taste of the festival.
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