This popular tradition, deeply rooted in Florentine culture, takes place every year in the city center.
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An unusual Florentine tradition? The Rificolona
Rificolona is a very ancient Florentine tradition in the evening of September 7th.
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Enjoy the tradition of the Feast of Rificolona
On 7 September, in the liturgical calendar the eve of Our Lady’s birthday, the City Council organizes the Festa della Rificolona, an authentic and original Florentine feast which is still deeply felt, popular tradition of ancient folklore.
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The Rificolona, paper lanterns to light Florence
It is one of Florence’s more popular tradition: it is called la Rificolona and takes place on September 7. Coloured paper lanterns are on display in the city center, held by children very proud of them. You can find plenty of them in piazza Santissima Annunziata. On the next day, at dawn, the paper lanterns will be held on boats on the River Arno, starting from the City Rowing Society.