Il due di agosto si festeggiano gli uomini.
Poichè in questa data, nel lontano 1952, sono nato io, I help to spread the word, still unknown to many. This is the explanation that gives Wikipedia:
"On August 2 in many areas of the Alps is the celebration of men. Or at least their genitals and then, by extension of the period, including those who carry them around . Reliable sources give the party branch of Napoleon, when the soldiers were wearing skintight leggings, for reasons of visual order, place the "jewels" on the left - les deux à gauche (the two left). The huge ironic wisdom did the rest and it all became août les deux ....( August 2). "
And here are a couple of countries where they are celebrating:
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| NIMIS A panel of women will vote the most beautiful. Tricesimo festival also offers a goliardic |
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| Nimis (pt) Appointment to the streets and in Tricesimo Nimis heights of this evening for the traditional annual event with the party of men. A Monteprato the country fair has already started on the evening of i ri live music and opening of the stands with typical products of the event: from the testis, the bread its characteristic shape memory propitiatory to gadgets such as towels, pots and T-shirts. A steal, as always, advertising posters which are now collectors' items and had to request an additional printing. The program provides for this evening, from 21, not only musical entertainment with the dirty half-dozen. Follows, at 23, the election Mister August 2 this year also became world champion. A catwalk, in fact, some years are also many immigrants, young and old, returned to spend the holidays in Friuli. A jury will decide the winner of the women-only some of which, around midnight, dress clothes for the torchlight procession of vestal virgins sexy-comic. In the victory symbol of the festival which will be accompanied and then placed in the pagoda in the forest. The origin of the event, which also promotes local products, including wines, dating back over 25 years ago when a group of people in the country decided to celebrate the man. Promoted by the cultural and sporting Karnizze, on the height each year attracts thousands of people despite the difficulties in reaching the mountain village due to the intense traffic on the access road. More recent, but already also well known men of the party Tricesimo that this year reaches its seventh edition with the proposal for active participation of women as well. A parade, in fact, in Piazza Garibaldi, are girls and women for the international competition Bugnigolo gold. Pircing for grabs gold and silver, but also a tribute to all the participants who were 38 last year, applauded by an audience of over a thousand people. A joyful and organize the party's association with the philanthropic vrie which is owned by four friends tricesimani: Aldo Romano, Mariano and Graziano. The appointment is for 20 with wine and food kiosk open and free. In closing cake cutting and delivery of auspicious form a very special bouquet to the first classified. Will be present for the ceremony, a representative of the municipal council. |
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Party ... with beans
the Feast of the men are back and the pot allusive
(af) When the wife is on vacation ... males Altavilla celebrate. The traditional festival of the men "back into the limelight tonight, with a menu of culinary entertainment e conviviali “studiati” appositamente per l’occasione.
Arrivata alla quindicesima edizione, la manifestazione - nata come una cena fra amici maschi - oggi è stata sdoganata anche al gentil sesso.
Fonti storiche attendibili danno la festa di origine francese, e per l’esattezza di epoca napoleonica quando i soldati dell’imperatore indossando pantaloni attillatissimi - i fuseaux - erano costretti a sistemare, per regola, alcune parti del proprio corpo al lato sinistro. Di qui è nato il termine les deux à gauche , “i due a sinistra”. La saggezza popolare, come sempre ironica ed impietosa, ha fatto il resto e la frase divenne nel giro di poco les deux aout , August 2, precisely on the feast of Altavilla.
"You can say that our dinner was born, jokingly, as opposed to 8 March - Caderbe says David, one of the organizers -. But actually Alps 2 August is traditionally the party of men. No coincidence that our menu reflects ironically the pride of the male. In fact, the dish that will accompany the chicken stew, beans will be "in počet". "
"Over the years, from a simple meeting place for male friends, this holiday has become a festival, however, open to all - continues the organizer -. And as a manifestation of the country there will be an orchestra that will allow dancing until late at night. "
But let's not forget that the festival was born Aug. 2 to celebrate the men. So at 22.30 a surprise: a show appropriate for the occasion will rub the eyes of the male participants. And not to sleep.
Moms, re take home your children ...
