Buona Festa delle Donne! Happy International Women’s Day!

Happy International Women’s Day!

mimosa-feste-della-donne-per-GGblogAll over Italy on March 8, this holiday is celebrated with mimosa flowers, given by men to the women in their life, or by women to their friends…

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It’s a global day to celebrate all female achievements–past, present, and future.
Courageous women began it in the early 1900s, holding demonstrations for the right to vote and for equal pay and working conditions.
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The Union of Italian Women officially declared March 8 Women’s Day in 1945.
The scent of mimosas is everywhere, reminding us that spring is near
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At night, girlfriends get together and have fun…and maybe get a little wild...
Happy friends at dinning table

Mimosa cocktails are enjoyed…

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,AND Mimosa cake…

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Every State-Owned Museum in Italy offers FREE ADMISSION to Women on this day!

The 2019 Theme is #BalanceforBetter —What can you do to help create a gender-balanced world?

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Do something special today to Celebrate the Wonderful Women You Are!

Wishing you Happy Celebrations!

 

Susan Van Allen, 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go, Women's Travel

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