Juliet's Birthday in Italy (Compleanno di Giulietta)

Italy is extremely popular among tourists, as the country is rich in interesting places and exciting events. Once a year, a significant number of tourists gather to celebrate Juliet's birthday. The celebration takes place in Verona, the place where the events described by William Shakespeare took place. Both the house with the famous balcony, which once belonged to the Del Capello family, and her tomb in the Capuchin monastery have survived to this day. Juliet's Day is celebrated on September 16th and is one of the most romantic holidays in Italy, which attracts couples from all over the world. The story of unhappy love was first recorded by the historiographer and writer Luigi Da Porto, and it served as the basis for a Shakespearean drama. To determine the date of birth, historians have used both literary versions and other available sources. The literary prototype was a young girl of the Del Capello family, who moved to Verona with her parents at the end of the 17th century. From the story of Luigi Da Porto, it was possible to find out that Juliet had just turned 18 years old, and the day of her 18th birthday coincided with St. Euphemia's Day. This data was enough to find out the year and exact date of her birth - September 16, 1284. For the Italians themselves, Juliet is the most important character in the love drama. Even theatrical productions and film adaptations of the drama are called “Juliet and Romeo”. Italians celebrate her birthday as brightly as they are used to living. On this day, throughout Verona there are:• costume performances;• street processions;• performances by musicians and dancers;• screenings of the best film adaptations about a couple in love. However, the most important actions take place in the place where Juliet lived, on Via Capello. Under that same balcony there is a bronze statue of a girl and there is a legend that if you touch her left breast, the lovers will have a long and happy life. In addition to all the festive events, on this day the winner of the competition of notes that lovers write to Juliet is chosen. All letters addressed to her end up in Juliet's club, and they are answered by girls who are members of this club. During the year, the club receives a lot of letters and the most romantic is chosen from all of them. Juliet's birthday is a beautiful and romantic holiday that glorifies the bright love of a young girl.