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

Happy International Women’s Day!

All 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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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 2024 Theme is #InspireInclusion — Let’s take action to create a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. TOGETHER we can forge women’s equality.

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Wishing you Happy Celebrations!