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Giostra della Quintana
11 -12 September
Foligno / Italy
Giostra della Quintana is a tradition of Jousting which is held by the city Foligno since 1946. For this tournament 10 neighborhoods of Foligno are selecting their "Knight
" to represent them. The original festival dates goes back to 1613, to the Renaissance
, when duels proved loyalty and love. It is not like in 1613 where the fight was between Knights but present participants must stick their lances through a small ring held by a dummy, called "Quintana". This Quintana symbolizes a medieval soldier and is the namesake of the event. During these two days there will be colorful parades and theater scenes, as well as a traditional market, where oil, wine, leather and jewelry are sold.
" to represent them. The original festival dates goes back to 1613, to the Renaissance, when duels proved loyalty and love. It is not like in 1613 where the fight was between Knights but present participants must stick their lances through a small ring held by a dummy, called "Quintana". This Quintana symbolizes a medieval soldier and is the namesake of the event. During these two days there will be colorful parades and theater scenes, as well as a traditional market, where oil, wine, leather and jewelry are sold. 
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