Archive: Festivals & Events
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Oct 26, 2010
No CommentsSydney Festivals and Holidays: everything an international claim
Below are listed in chronological order some of the highlights of those are held every year in Sydney. New Year is celebrated on January 1 unless it falls on a Saturday or Sunday (in this case, moves to Monday). This date is festive throughout Australia. Sydney Festival: The appointment of 20-day-ranging from the second week...
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Oct 22, 2010
No CommentsHolidays in Miami
Holidays These are the holidays in which banks, post offices and government offices are closed. During these days, shops and other establishments may be closed as well, or have a different schedule. Holidays in Miami January 1: New Year 3rd Monday in January: Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. 3rd Monday in February: President’s Day...
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Oct 19, 2010
No CommentsBahrain: Festivals and holidays
We must always remember that religious holidays in the Islamic countries are calculated using the Muslim calendar is lunar so the dates are approximate as they vary each year. Most important religious holidays Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) and Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year), usually in February. Ashura (Shia day of mourning) in March Day...
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Oct 18, 2010
No CommentsArgentina: Holidays
1 January: New Year. March 24: Day of Memory, Truth and Justice April 2: Day veterans and the fallen in Malvinas May 1: Labor Day May 25: National Day (Anniversary of the Revolution of 1810). June 10: Celebration of Sovereignty over the Malvinas. June 20: National Flag Day. July 9: Independence Day. August 17: Anniversary...
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Oct 17, 2010
No CommentsBali: Celebrations of Indian origin and international competitions
Indonesia’s tourist offer is completed with various celebrations and festivals. The most important are the following (in order of their position on the Western calendar) Melasty ritual: In the three or four days before the arrival of the new Hindu year (Hary Raya Nyepi), the faithful worship the figure of the god Vishnu. Melasty ceremony...
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Oct 17, 2010
No CommentsFestivals in Los Angeles
Lively nightlife Los Angeles has a variety of cultural events, arts festivals, sports, special festivals and an extensive list of activities for all tastes. Holidays: January 1 – New Year January – Christmas Holiday Weekend January 18 – Martin Luther King Day February – Winter Break February 15 – President’s Day – Washington’s Birthday April...
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Oct 16, 2010
No CommentsFestivals and Events in Uruguay
During the summer, festivals are multiplying in the presence of international guests and take place in winter also cultural, artistic, fashion-related, etc., of international significance. Carnival: Absolutely original and ethnicity, the most African of all carnivals National Folk Festival: In Durazno, 166 km from Montevideo, capital of the Department of the same name, late February...
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Oct 15, 2010
No CommentsIndian cuisine: the triumph of spices
Given its size and rich culture, India boasts one of the most extensive culinary repertoire of the world. However, the country shares some of her most defining ingredients in other Asian territories such as herbs, seeds or spices, not forgetting the flavorings like ginger, cardamom, coriander, chilli, cumin and sugar coconut. As for staple foods,...
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Sep 27, 2010
No CommentsSo is Las Fallas in Valencia (Spain), the most important festivals of the city
All its inhabitants are given to this celebration, which has centuries-old roots from 13 to 19 March. The city is paralyzed for the failures happen, they are true monuments formed by one or two gigantic figures (which become the focus of the fault) surrounded by smaller groups of figures called ‘ninots’ (which helps explain the...
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Sep 27, 2010
No CommentsCelebrating all things Irish
The St. Patrick’s Festival 12-17 March) in Dublin is celebrated in style with music, street theater, carnival for all ages, encouraging artists and 4000 environment. As part of the festival this year Limerick organized SkyFest – a giant fireworks show on the River Shannon. Then will follow in Limerick Springfest . Meanwhile in Galway things...
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Sep 26, 2010
No CommentsThe Carnival in Italy
Carnival is a festival which is celebrated in countries with Christian tradition, specifically in Catholic countries. The main events are concentrated between the months of February and March. It is a period or rules are abolished, or kings are partying with the poor – it’s not for nothing that says “A Carnevale Ogni Scherzo Vale”...
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Jun 20, 2009
No CommentsOktoberfest, the most popular party but not the only
The most important events in Germany are: International Film Festival of Berlin during the second and third week of February. Carnival in Cologne, although all regions celebrate the occasion, this is the busiest. Hafengeburtstag Hambourg, boat parade, fireworks, the 7th of May each year. Rhein in Flammen, Rhine in Flames in Koblenz, the second Saturday...
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Jun 06, 2009
No CommentsHolidays in Portugal
January 1: Year nuevo.Todo home is decorated with lights and festivities. 3-5 February: Carnaval ,Desfiles, music and colors adorn the country. Mainly in the city of Madeira which made the largest carnivals. While in the south, the biggest carnival is to Loule, while in the north of Ovar. Finally, at carnival, where you are able...