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

Happy International Women’s Day!

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All over Italy on March 8, even in these unusual times, 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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When possible, girlfriends get together and have fun…and maybe get a little wild...with Mimosa cocktails…

Susan Van Allen, 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go


AND Mimosa cake…

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

CLICK HERE for VIRTUAL EVENTS all over the world!

The 2021 Theme is #ChoosetoChallenge – Speak up to Create Equality in Our World!

Together we can create an Inclusive World!

Wishing you Happy Celebrations!