Archive: Festivals & Events
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Feb 21, 2012
No CommentsThe horse racing world’s oldest
Festivals in Siena in the heart of the city of Siena, specifically in the Piazza del Campo, is celebrated every year and twice the famous horse race of medieval origins known as Il Palio. Both sessions take place in summer, the first on 2 July (palio di luglio), and the second on August 16 (pallium...
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Feb 11, 2012
No CommentsPlenty of events throughout the year
February Salon International des Violets, International Violet Meeting, Toulouse, the “Pink City” which saw its economic heyday thanks to the “cake”, blue dye was later superseded by indigo, pays homage to the special flower. Modern Dance Festival Made in Asia, Asian culture festival. Zoom Arriere Festival, retrospective of restored films, a delight for lovers of...
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Feb 07, 2012
No CommentsCultural capital and city of festivals
Festivals in Tallinn has an authentic culture centered in the city of Tallinn. No wonder it was chosen as European Capital of Culture for 2011, which has made throughout this year, several events of all kinds to join the usual festivals, concerts and religious festivals and civilians. Since Christmas, the Christmas Market Rotermann Centre and...
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Nov 19, 2011
No CommentsFestivities in Saudi Arabia
Holidays in Saudi Arabia The festivities in Saudi Arabia is governed by the lunar Muslim calendar is constantly changing therefore dated to the Western calendar. National Day: one non-religious celebration of the country, on 23 September the Western calendar. At Jenadriyah: folk festival lasts two weeks and is held in Jenadriyah 45 km from...
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Nov 17, 2011
No CommentsCosta Rica Calendar of Event
January Copa del Cafe (Coffee Cup), San Jose. Matches for this international event on the junior tennis tour are held at the Costa Rica Country Club. First week in January. Fiesta de Palmares, Palmares. Perhaps the largest and best organized of the traditional fiestas, it includes bullfights, a horse parade (tope), and many concerts, carnival...
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Feb 25, 2011
No CommentsJordan: Eastern Delights
The Jordanian cuisine does not have much originality. It is similar to that of its neighbors Egypt, Lebanese and Turkish. Entry Mezze: different preparations served hot or cold in bowls or cups Hummus, hummus with olive oil Baba ghanouj: eggplant caviar Labneh: heavy cream Kube: meatballs Falafel, croquettes of chickpeas with spices and fried in...
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Feb 24, 2011
No CommentsEvents in Malaysia: the best of the Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim
Here is a small selection of the major festivals and entertainment and sporting events held annually throughout the country. Thaipusam (or Thaippooyam): This festival of Indian origin, held in January or February, is staged in the island of Penang and Batu Caves, outside the mainland state of Selangor. One of the main events associated with...
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Feb 22, 2011
No CommentsNew Zealand: Simply eating rich
New Zealand is a nation with islands, its waters therefore contain a variety of fish and shellfish. Despite this, never have been an important part in their diet. Traditionally New Zealanders have had a low consumption of fish, usually consume large quantities of meat. One of the most traditional and popular food is the lamb....
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Feb 21, 2011
No CommentsPeru: Of the most diverse cuisines in the world
The cuisine of Peru is among the most diverse in the world, as evidenced by the fact that it is one of the countries with the highest number of dishes (491), and understood as equivalent to their level of Indian food, Chinese or French. Peruvian cuisine is constantly evolving and this, coupled with the variety...
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Feb 20, 2011
No CommentsDiscover the best of Thai cuisine
As a result of the sweet moment that the tourist industry, Phuket displays a boundless cuisine. Indeed, in its many restaurants you can taste from Thai food spicy and intense to other dishes that will be much more familiar to the Western palate. Here is a small selection of some of the most famous of...
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Feb 19, 2011
No CommentsPopular festivals: the traditional face of Shanghai
Despite its futuristic look, the city of Shanghai is not incompatible with the festivals and ancient rituals that underpin the culture of China. Here are detailed (following its disposal in the Gregorian calendar) some of the most representative and other festivals of interest: Chinese New Year or Spring Festival (Chunjie) This festival takes place at...
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Feb 18, 2011
No CommentsAustralia: If we believe that we only serve roasted kangaroo or crocodile to the pan, we are wrong
Australian gastronomy has nothing really proud to export to the world but it has excellent fresh produce because of the diversity of climates and the ability of farmers to allow production of fruits and vegetables of great variety and quality. Australian gastronomy knew merge or incorporate all the influences and take the riches offered by...
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Feb 16, 2011
No CommentsChinese cuisine: beyond the cliches
Within the Asian giant can distinguish four culinary schools, that of Beijing, north of the country, the Shanghai, the east of Guangzhou, south, and Sichuan in the west, the latter being more likely to use spices and intense flavors obtained. However, they all share a common guideline, as well as a unified conception of the...
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Feb 15, 2011
No CommentsCosta Rica: Discover nature in its purest form
Pleasures of a traditional menu The most popular dishes in the Costa Rican cuisine are: married (rice, beans, shredded beef, salad, cabbage and fried banana), the pot of meat (beef soup, banana, maize, cassava, taro and shallots) bean soup (black beans with poached eggs) and picadillo (meat stew with vegetables). Among the appetizers are: the...
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Feb 14, 2011
No CommentsEcuador: Festivities
January 1: New Year Carnival: February or March Good Friday Easter dates change each year depending on Ash Wednesday. May 1: Labor Day May 24: Battle of Pichincha May 26: Corpus Christi July 24: Birth of Simon Bolivar August 10: Independence Day October 9: Independence of Guayaquil November 2: Day of the Dead November 3:...
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Feb 13, 2011
No CommentsEnjoy major events in Dubai
In addition to a complete tourist and gastronomic, Dubai also gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide cultural and leisure agenda. The following lines are short listed from January to December, some of the most attractive. Dubai Shopping Festival: During the month of January, much of the commercial establishments in the emirate is home...
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Feb 12, 2011
No CommentsEating in the United Arab Emirates
Big cities not only provide the whole range of international cuisine but also the large hotels have caught Chefs worldwide. The restaurants serve a Middle Eastern classic Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia … In the United Arab Emirates is easier to eat Arab food international food, but if we are lucky to access it, can not...
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Jan 27, 2011
No CommentsBilbao: Festivals in Bilbao
During the winter season is not folk festivals, which is why the inhabitants of Bilbao expect the few festivals in the city to celebrate the maximum. If you are traveling to Bilbao for sightseeing is recommended that you do in any of these dates in order to enjoy some of these great celebrations. The holidays...
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Jan 21, 2011
No CommentsAragon: Celebrity drums, Fiestas del Pilar and San Lorenzo
Easter is perhaps the most important holiday season of Aragon, especially as regards the Aragon. It is time to Drum Road, famous throughout the country and has been held for more than four years. It is an ancient tradition that is spread over nine locations, and in which the drums warn and lament the death...
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Jan 20, 2011
No CommentsAndalusia: Carnival, Easter and Fairs: Celebrations for everyone
As pagan and spiritual, as lively as collected, the Andalusian festival calendar is a compendium of rituals and traditions that blend with all kinds of moments accuracy. Andalusian religious tradition is universally known, and most festivals are celebrated with high mass and fundamental act in honor of a particular saint or patron. But strangely, once...