NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOYAPANGO
ENGLISH ONEHOMEWORK
CUSTOMS AROUND THE WORLDSTUDENT’S NAME
LUIS ENRIQUE DIAZ NOYOLATEACHER’S NAME
JORGE ALBERTO MIRA CORTEZDATE
AUGUST 12, 2015
Germany Germany, as one of the major tourist destinations in Europe, is a country that is home to remarkable historical passages and houses inside the most varied traditions and customs in each of its towns and villages; then all about the traditions, festivals and events, as well as the best festivals in Germany.
Festivals and events across the country
The carnival
Cologne Carnival
This festival is carried out especially in the German regions where the majority of residents are Catholic and Rhine. Carnival ("Fasching", "Fasnacht" or "Karneval") is a celebration that dates back to ancient times, especially standing out in the cities of Cologne, Bonn, Mainz and Düsseldorf.
Trade shows (Kirchweih or Kirmes)
Kirmes is the Kirchweih or religious origin and formerly took place on the occasion of the consecration of a Christian church. This festival takes on special importance is the rural areas, where shows are performed and performed a traditional ceremony which is to plant the Kirchweihbaum (Kirchweih tree).
Wine festivals
In the regions near the Rhine and Moselle more precisely in Baden, the Palatinate and along the Main, are carried out between the months of May and November, the wine and grape festivals, in which the various unions and their representatives, They escancian their wine stalls set up in public places, while offering the specialties of the region, with lots of live music and culminating with the crowning of the wine queen.
Christmas markets
Christmas market in Römerberg, Frankfurt
There are many cities in Germany celebrating the Christmas markets in the months of November and December and some even until the day of kings. There you can visit a lot of places where you can buy Christmas ornaments, jewelry, candles, toys and more and even enjoy a good mulled wine (Glühwein), chestnuts, spiced bread and toasted almonds.
Festivals and events in Berlin
Berlin Marathon
It is the largest and fastest race in Germany, famous worldwide for its more than 50,000 participants, which not only involved international brokers, but also handicapped in wheelchairs and those who want to enjoy it from the sides of the street.
Besides the main event will take place also a race for skaters and a mini-marathon for children and students. The marathon is held annually in September in the city of Berlin, which for its beauty attracts not only competitors but also many people who enjoy one of the most famous races in the world.
Festivals and events in Munich
Oktoberfest (Oktoberfest)
During the Oktoberfest festivities
The Munich Oktoberfest is the world-famous festival and one in which more than 6,000,000 visitors each year at the Theresienwiese. Gallons of beer are drunk in huge jars of one liter called Maßkrüge, while donuts and eat pork sausages.
An unforgettable celebration in which you can visit in the vast grounds, lots of rides and roller coasters, and visited many places and enjoy the parades of traditional costumes and band concerts. Many of the locals as well as many young people with typical dress to attend the party clothes.
Munich Oktoberfest is a world famous and typical celebration of Munich and Germany, which starts in mid-September until the first days of October, attracting large crowds of visitors after traditional broached barrel on the esplanade of Wies' n.
The Oktoberfest attracts millions of tourists annually to the Theresienwiese esplanade, where for two weeks you can enjoy a fun and full of attractions environment, with lots of tents and rides. Popular music and costumes is the main feature of the festival, where the sausages, beer and donuts seem to never end.
Festivals and events in Frankfurt
Festival Museum Embankment
This festival is based on Schaumainkai visit 16 museums that are concentrated on the Main River in Frankfurt. The celebration is conducted through eight kilometers, that allow visitors to admire not only the wealth of museums, but there is also wide variety of cultural events such as stage productions and musical performances as well as enjoying the traditional boat race dragons carried out in the river.
Festivals and events in Bonn
Festival Rhine in flames
Between the cities of Linz and Bonn on the Rhine River, it holds a celebration, where the finale is the fireworks and lights Germany's largest flare. The festival takes place annually on the first Saturday in May.
The Rhine Valley and the surrounding area are full of tourists and residents every year again surprised by this magnificent spectacle. In addition to the main show of fireworks, the festival includes various recreational activities to have fun at night activities such as tastings, walks, etc.
ArgentinaCustoms and traditions of Argentina.
Each nation has its own customs that make them special, with factors such as history and geographical location some of those most often taken into account in this regard. Let's meet this time the case of Argentina, the South American nation could well be said to have a very unique and recognizable style, seeing here some of their traditions and customs
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For example, almost always it tends to emphasize more the urban part of Argentina, but also can not ignore the interesting peasant side, being here where the gaucho culture, this being very marked in the national folklore. Each time you visit a country stay in Patagonia is common to see the gauchos and their lifestyle, being part of them well-known use as a beverage and honed as classic grilled food.
Full stop to tango, dancing and Argentine traditional musical genre par excellence, being also shared with Uruguay, considered as a mixture of own European immigrants influences, descendants of African slaves and local people, enjoying great sensuality by commonly touching topics related to themes of love own sadness.
We should also mention that Argentines are football fans, and therefore come every Sunday to encourage their teams to the stadium.
Festivals in Argentina
National Festival of Taming and Folklore of Jesus Maria
The National and International Night Festival of Taming and Folklore of Jesus Maria is one of the most important festivals of folk music of Argentina, and the most renowned horse rodeo event in the country.
It takes place in the city of Jesus Maria, located 50 km north of the provincial capital of Cordoba, in the amphitheater "José Hernández", which has a stage and a field of dressage.
The festival has been developing continuously since 1966 in the first half of January, over ten nights, combining the skills of rodeo and exhibition of gaucho skills, folk and popular music and tasting of typical dishes Creole cuisine.
It is a massive festival in 2007 attended by over 400,000 people, including those who attend the amphitheater and visit the "rocks" and crafts fair.
Festival Cosquín
Cosquín Folk Festival is one of the most important festivals of folk music of Argentina. The festival lasts nine days and takes place in the second half of January, in the city of Cosquín in the tourist Punilla Valley in the province of Cordoba. The tradition used to refer to the nine moons of Cosquín.
Baradero
Baradero Festival was born in the middle sixties - more precisely in 1965 - when folk music was all the rage and flourished everywhere singers, groups, clubs.
AustraliaCustoms and traditions in Australia
Over the years, Australia was established as one of the countries with the largest number of immigrants from around the world. Note that these expatriates come from all over the world, why the mix of cultures that can be found in this destination is truly great and varied. Despite this, if you have in mind to undertake a pleasure trip to this enchanting country, it is important to inform yourself beforehand about how the lifestyle there, in order to handle yourself in the best way possible and not miss respect for the locals with some attitude misplaced.
First, it notes that the traditions of Australia are influenced primarily by Indian culture and European customs. Despite this, the country also keeps certain own habits, such as Australia Day celebration, which takes place every January 26 of each year. As one of the last days of the summer holidays, to celebrate the reasons are more than sufficient, and is done through music, picnics and fireworks. However, it is essential to note that on higher value on the Australian calendar is April 25, called Anzac Day, where all the dead will be commemorated during the wars.
In regards to the food, do not forget that fish is a typical ingredient in any dish in this country, like roast and served with fruits and vegetables. Also, if you have the opportunity to travel to Australia, we can suggest you vegemite and pavlova. Clothing, meanwhile, not much different from the rest of Western world.
Finally, it is important to keep in mind that the use of protector to the sun is a habit we all meet in the country, regardless of the place to which it concurs as Australia
is one of the places with greater index mortality from skin cancer, the use of sunscreen is practically a law.
Festivities of Australia.
They are rare in neither Australia religious parties nor much lavish political or historical tone. However, it is frequent playful, sport expression or cultural environment. National Party of Australia
Festivities throughout the year
Among a large catalog of events can be highlighted:
January
National Party of Australia
Fireworks on National Day
New Year: A festival that goes around the world also celebrated in Australia with music, excitement and fireworks.
National Party of Australia: On this feast the arrival of the first European explorer boat to Australia is commemorated and celebrated on January 26.
February
Water Carnival: It takes place in Tasmania and becomes one of the most prominent in Oceania for their races.
Perth Festival: This festival takes place in Western Australia and has a lot of artists, both national and international.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras: This is similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans celebration, held in the city of Sydney and is one of the most striking and pompous festivals.
March
Adelaide Festival
Moomba Festival: This festival is held in Melbourne lasts a full week of hoopla ends with an interesting parade.
Adelaide Arts Festival: This festival is unique art held every two years since 1960. Here you can find various art forms such as music, theater, opera, ballet, and various art exhibitions
International Fringe Festival: This is a celebration of alternative art in Australia, which is attached to the Adelaide Festival
Harvest Festival: An interesting activity that takes place in New South Wales, where they can participate in the grape harvest and taste the best Australian wines.
April
Sydney Royal Agricultural Show: At the start of April activity more rural court is held, enjoying interesting detours and the whole tradition of this.
Anzac day: The national holiday is celebrated on April 25 to commemorate Anzac forces (Australian and New Zealand) who participated in the Gallipoli campaign in 1915.
Comedy Festival Melbourne: In the city of Melbourne for three weeks and you'll enjoy the best comedians in the city.
World Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing: In New South Wales, a popular motorcycle competition held annually.
May
Adelaide Cup: This is one of the most important events of the month; a horse race dating back to 1864 is celebrated.
Labor Day is celebrated worldwide on May 1, but in several localities have different dates of celebration.
June
Birthday of the Queen of England: This is held during the second Monday in the states of Queensland, Northern Territory and Victoria.
Melbourne Film Festival: In a lot of movies and documentaries national and international exhibits.
July
Alice Springs Camel Cup: In this activity, the camels are used for competitions and races; although camels are not native to Australia, when they were brought to these lands they remained as a tourist attraction.
August
Anzac Day
Yuendumu Festival: Cultural and Sports Meeting of Aboriginal communities in the regions of central and west. Staff meets in the town of Yuendumu - northwest of Alice Springs - the first weekend of August.
Darwin Beer Can Regatta: Fiesta-based competition essentially reveler boat built entirely with empty beer cans. Do not forget that the city of Darwin is regarded as one of the places in Australia where there are more sponges per square meter. This special event is held in August.
Great Marathon Sydney: It's a race of 14 kilometers in which involved nearly 25,000 runners is Sidney streets.
Festival of the Pearl or Shinju Matsuri: In the Port of Broome, in Western Australia of this festival is held as closing the month.
September
Australian Football Grand Final: rugby is played in Melbourne, and in September takes place this end, it becomes one of the biggest and most important sporting events of Australia.
West Folk Festival Australia: In Toodyay can enjoy a festival that will delight lovers of folk music, accompanied by dances.
Tooheys Bathurst: This is an exciting career of nearly 1000 kilometers given in the circuits of New South Wales.
Monsalvat Jazz Festival: This is one of the biggest jazz festivals in Australia and is celebrated on September 26 in the state of Victoria.
Royal Adelaide Show: This is one of the oldest festivals in Australia, which enjoys great popularity and has a cut on agriculture.
October
Oktoberfest: This is an inherited festival in Munich, Germany, also celebrated with great food and beer, traditional making in Australia and in other countries.
Henley on Todd Regatta: This is a race that is performed by the Todd River.
November
Melbourne Cup: This is also a horse race; it takes place in Flemington on the first Tuesday of November.
Formula One Grand Prix of Australia: Australia also has a Formula 1 race, with the best drivers in the world.
December
Christmas: This is one of the most significant and important dates worldwide; in Australia also it celebrated, but not so popular because of the small number of believers.
Boxing Day: The day continues at Christmas, and the more gifts are delivered.
Sydney Festival: Great waste of events held in the most dynamic city of Australia. Some notable various outdoor concerts, theater cycles, fireworks and races, especially the famous Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
BrazilVisitors to Brazil, always mark him as one of the most joyous and funny world countries. It actually is and if we have to stop and talk about what are the customs and traditions of Brazil, immediately think of everything that has to do with dancing, music, carnival and sports. Here are some of the most representative Brazilian customs.
Dance, parties and carnival
With regard to dances and traditional dances of Brazil, first, we have to mention capoeira, by many regarded as a work of art. In fact it is a very peculiar type of martial art, also known as "war dance".
Capoeira combines different elements of martial arts, dance, sports and body language. Historically, it was practiced by former slaves, who originated and developed different techniques one of the most important traditional dances of Brazil.
Brazilians also have one of the most intense carnival celebrations, colorful and popular around the world, the famous Carnival of Rio de Janeiro. In Brazil, the
carnival is a celebration that is celebrated as a true national holiday all in all dances to the samba schools, from the smallest to the largest.
The carnival takes place for about 40 days before Easter. During those days, over 2 million people gather in the streets next to the Sambadrome, to observe and participate in the parade of colorful floats and huge with musicians, dancers and scantily-clad showgirls.
The samba is a very popular musical style in Brazil, who came with the Bantu peoples who came from Africa, in addition, also received a good Portuguese influence. This is a strong pace; all kinds of percussion instruments used and become really infectious. It has become a genre so important in Brazil that has led to many new ones, such as bossa nova.
Football
If, music, dance and festivals are very important in Brazil, but if something can be considered almost as important is football. They say that Brazilian children before learning anything else, they must first learn to dance samba and samba dancing second in a soccer field with a ball.
Football is really a tradition and custom, anyone who knows the most basic and simple of the sport know that historically takes place verdeamarela. This sport is a passion and several of the best players in history are Brazilians. Among many other things, Brazil is the country that has left more times world champion.
Religion
Religion also plays a very important role in the lives of Brazilians place and one of the most popular religious monuments in the world is in Brazil: the image of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado. This is one of the main attractions of the city of Rio de Janeiro, where throughout the year, thousands and thousands of believers.
Brazil is a predominantly Catholic country, however, the Brazilian people are very diverse and open mind. Often, this diversity is embodied in a unique blend of religious practices; a clear example is the Umbanda religion. It is African religious groups that merged with Catholic doctrines, this being a unique phenomenon in the world.
Brazilian traditions and festivals
Celebrations in Brazil
Brazil has an endless variety of festivals, the mix of its people is reflected in the number of parties, including the best known of all, the carnival, which dates given in the street carnivals of Portugal.
The main celebrations of Brazilian folklore are related to the religious calendar, all reflected in dances, legends, and beliefs and as part of the country's own literature samba.
January 15:
Feast of Santo Amaro in the Goytacazes Campos (Rio de Janeiro); religious party saint baixada camper, where a Mass is celebrated, with payments of promises and baptisms. The representation of the fight between Moors and Christians, also known as horses also performed.
From January 24 to February 2:
Celebrations of the religious festival of Our Lady of Nazaré in Nazaré (Bahia)
February 2nd
Our Lady of the Navigators: the more traditional religious festival of Porto Alegre (Rio Grande do Sul), is celebrated as the patron saint of the city became.
Four days before Ash Wednesday
Considered the world's biggest party, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, enjoying five days of uproar. Midnight before Ash Wednesday begins Friday, in late February and early March. It is celebrated in almost all cities of Brazil; the most famous is the one that takes place in Rio.
April 15
Celebrations of the Cavalhadas in Pirenópolis (Goiás), Party held 45 days after Easter, they are internationally known, being homonymous to those in Spain and allude to the battles that Christians expelled the Moors.
April, the 21st
Tiradentes Day. National holiday in the death of Joaquín José da Silva Xavier (Tiradentes) who represented the best example in the struggle for the independence of Brazil through Inconfidencia Mining remembered.
June, 15
Corpus Cristi, National Holiday in which the edges of the streets with figures adorn the Catholic liturgy. The cities of Florianopolis (Santa Catarina), Cabo Frio and Petrópolis (Rio de Janeiro), Matão, Ipitinga and São Manoel (Sao Paulo) stand out as the best decorated.
22 and 24 June
Folk Festival of the Amazon in Manaus.
22 June 24
Fiesta de San Juan in Cachoeira (Bahia).
September 7
Independence Day, national holiday. It commemorates the declaration, by Don Pedro I, removal of the country of Portugal.
5 to October 22
Oktoberfest in Blumenau (Santa Catarina). German festival with music, dance and cuisine, is considered the largest after the Munich Oktoberfest in Germany, is also performed a rock festival called Sol rock. The festival brings together some two million tourists annually.
December 26th
The festival of parades Congadas is black on the day of St. Benedict, commemorating the coronation of a king of Congo. They include dances and songs from Africa and the Iberian Peninsula. The Congadas best known are the Lapa, the few municipalities of Santa Catarina and in some regions of gold in Minas Gerais.
CanadaTraditions and customs of Canada
The Canadian person has a strong influence of British culture and in recent years, has also been clearly influenced by American traditions and customs. But this does not mean that Canada lacks the proper, on the contrary, he knew draw on various elements to form a diversified but only culture in the world. Let us know some of the most interesting traditions and customs of Canada.
Cultural diversity and Canadian history
Already mentioned the profound British influence and the recent connection to the United States, but it are very important to highlight the other great historical reference to Canada: France. Formerly the Canadian territory was colonized by British and French groups, which historically French traditions are also present in the depth of the Canadian population.
But this is not all since before colonization and subsequent independence, Canada was inhabited by indigenous aboriginal groups. For years, historians have also pointed out that the influence of these ancient indigenous cultures continued present throughout Canada's history. Currently, it is the second largest country in the world (after Russia) and as a result of all these factors: from region to region, there is a huge cultural diversity, each with a unique value.
Art, language and religion in Canada
With such historical background, one can imagine the value and diversity in all three areas. The artistic development of Canada's something really original in the field of letters, for example, there are several international awards writers such as Saul Bellow (1976 Nobel Prize for Literature), M.Atwood (nominated for Nobel Literature) or CGBlairfindie Allen, among others.
In the field of theater and cinema, cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, have become some of the largest centers of filmmaking production in North America. On the other hand, as to what musical, Canada seems to have become a leading exporter of bands pop, rock and alternative music of enormous popularity.
In language, returning to the historical aspects that have shaped this colorful nation, Canada has two official languages adopted as legacy of the past and readjusted his way: Canadian English and Canadian French. However, these are not the only dialects that exist in Canada and population statistics reflect a multifaceted end. The other 5 languages most present are Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, Italian and Arabic.
To speak of religion does not need more than a few words, because Canada has no official religion. However, approximately 46% of the population is Roman Catholic and still the most important. To a lesser extent we find Protestant, other Christians and Muslims. In the last census, 16% of the population admitted to have no religion.
Lifestyles of Canadians
With these characteristics, Canada appears to be a simply spectacular, full of diverse cultural and country. It is generally considered to Canadians as tolerant, friendly and strong community people.
It is a country with a good quality of life that is reflected in their lifestyles. Peaceful and simple but cordial, Canadians live in an atmosphere of calm and very nice friendly. Celebrate popular festivals like Christmas, birthdays and national holidays in a harmonious environment. No wonder then, that hardly receive news about Canada.
Festivals.
January
January 26:
Tradition Day
February
January 26 to February 1:
Winter Carnival: during these weeks the carnival is celebrated in Canada. The streets of several cities are decorated with ice sculptures, parades and colorful lights; during these days, besides, the streets are filled with people enjoying the parades. In the carnival of Canada, pens and small outfits (typical of other carnivals) are replaced by large coats and scarves. Carnivals of Canada's most famous is that of Quebec, where year after year a spectacular ice castle is mounted in the center of the city at night lights and serves as home to a snowman named Bonhomme and is considered King of Carnival.
February 15:
Canadian National Flag Day: National celebration of Canada logo homeland.
March
March 20:
International Day of the Francophonie.
May
May 1 to 18:
Canadian Tulip Festival: This event stores are mounted where 25 different countries share their customs and meals. The event has a massive audience that comes to Ottawa to enjoy 18 days of celebration.
May 11 to 17:
National Police Week: This week is dedicated to the responsible for ensuring the country's security.
25 of May:
Party Queen: at this date the official birthday of the Queen in Canada is commemorated.
June
June 14:
Toronto Taste: a culinary celebration that takes place in the exclusive neighborhood of Bloor-Yorkville, Toronto. In this festival, fifty distinguished chefs prepare delicacies for attendees.
June 27:
Multicultural Canada Day: date on which the plurality of cultures is celebrated.
June and July
29 June-July 9:
International Montreal Jazz Festival: the festival of the world's leading jazz. This celebration of Canada attracts more than two million people each year, who come to Montreal to enjoy this special music.
July
International Ottawa Jazz Festival: a festival that lasts for weeks and gathers artists from around the world. This festival is held during the summer in Ottawa, Ontario and takes place in various locations in the city.
July 1:
Canada Day: on this day the country's independence with parades, fireworks and arts and cultural events across the country celebrated. The celebration begins with a traditional military parade in the city of Ottawa, where members of the government participated.
4 to 13 July:
Calgary Stampede, one of the most famous festivals in Canada, and one of the busiest weekends of the country. In this celebration of the Old West culture is celebrated with cowboy rodeos, parades and wonderful family activities. There are also tractor rides, country music and art exhibitions.
July 2 to 5:
International Art Festival of Montreal: in this festival held in the city of Montreal can be seen exquisite pieces of visual art. This year (2009) takes place the tenth edition of this festival of Canada.
July 19:
Parks Canada Day: on this day the national parks of Canada are commemorated.
July 20 to August 2:
Caribana: This celebration takes place in Toronto and corresponds to a Caribbean festival where you can enjoy music, dance and customs of the Caribbean.
August
First Peoples Festival (Victoria) festival which is celebrated with typical crafts, dancing and canoeing war.
September
September 10 to 19:
Toronto International Film Festival: this year (2009) will be the thirty-fourth edition of this festival in Canada where they can be enjoyed the best film products in the world.
September 21 to 27:
Day of National Forestry.
Toronto International Film Festival.
October
2nd Monday:
Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving for the autumn harvest).
October 14 to 18:
International Animation Festival Ottawa: Canadian celebration is the largest in North America of its kind and attracts movie fans, art lovers and cartoons worldwide.
Chocolate Festival West Coast: in this celebration in Canada, guests can enjoy plenty of chocolate delicacies. The celebration takes place in Vancouver and chocolate lovers can not miss.
October 12 to 18:
Citizenship Week.
November
November 11th:
Remembrance Day: This day Canadians celebrate their dead and those who served the country during the war.
November 16 to 22:
Restorative Justice Week: throughout this week in the country's mediation between victims and perpetrators is promoted.
November 20:
National Children's Day: in this celebration in Canada entertains the kids.
28 to 29 and 30 November:
Canadian Aboriginal Festival: This festival is celebrated in the Canadian city of Toronto, Ontario. At the festival you can attend anyone, and during the event there are shops, food stalls, dancing and contemporary music, among other entertainment.
ChileChilean Customs
Today, cultural expressions that make chilenidad manifest in civic events (holidays and memorial days), crafts, festivals and carnivals, folklore (dance and music), gastronomy (food and spirits), games, oral traditions (sayings, myths and legends of Chile) and religious traditions or popular fervor.
Many of these cultural events originated during the colonial era being own of the Creole culture, mix of indigenous and Spanish cultures, while others have emerged during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and therefore the Spanish heritage as by contributions from other immigrants from the nineteenth century.
Chilenity is usually associated with typical cultural manifestations of the culture of rural huasa central Chile (between the IV and VIII); however, chilenidad is a broader concept that includes popular expressions of all sectors and areas of Chile. After the country's independence during the nineteenth century, the Chilean identity was enriched with the current demarcation of their borders, being within national territory cultural expressions such as Aymara, Chiloé, the huasa, the Mapuche, the Rapa Nui Patagonia. In some sectors, the practice and adherence to traditional forms considered the chilenidad also considered an indicator of patriotism.
Typical activities
Flag of Chile, hoisting (civic act): In September the national flag is hoisted in public places and private homes, which must be done correctly, if done horizontally, is lifted as is, with the star up to the left, if done vertically star should be left even left the front on the back, all of the perspective watching from the street. If it is raised in government or palace in the presence of the President, the flag should bring the shield in the center (Presidential Flag). Although the standard is mandatory, it has relaxed its ustipica Chilean inn with respect to private homes, but not if it is lifted incorrectly. On September 18, next to May 21 and September 19, the national flag is hoisted in public places and private homes, but on May 21 not mandatory.
Chilean races (sports): The powers of speed on a horse in a natural terrain. The riders ride without saddles, without stirrups, without spurs and just hanging on to the horse's mane. Win rider reaches the finish line first.
Chinchinero (musicians) are people who play a drum carrying on his back, and dance (in turns) to the sound of his music.
Cueca (dance): The form it assumes this South American dance in central Chile is considered the national dance of the country. Are two types of dances, traditional, considered more elegant, in which men and women called huasos calls
Chilean typical game Palo Encebado Chinese dress elegantly, with spurs and dresses. Since the 1980s, in some boardinghouses it is used altogether to cueca with the dances fashionable, to celebrate Independence Day.
Quasimodo Festival (tradition): Catholic religious celebration, held mainly in central Chile, where the first Sunday following Easter is done.
Fonda (tradition): The boardinghouse or ramada is an enclosure covered with light material. It's where some of the activities of the Month of the Fatherland practiced, for example drink chicha, dance cueca or to eat.
Organs (musicians) are people who play an organ, to which usually accompanies a parrot, and reading the written on slips luck and sold swirls.
Military Parade (civic act): It is a national parade held on September 19 each year in the O'Higgins Park, where the Chilean Armed Forces and the police show their armaments and their recruits, while Aircraft Air Force make acrobatics, family’s kites soar nearby
Palo Encebado (game): This is a trunk placed vertically on the floor, which is greased with wax or grease and must be raised by the participants. The goal is to reach the top of the trunk, where usually there is a prize.
Rayuela (sport): typical Chilean game of aiming and skill, in which the
Participant, with a yew (iron cylinder) or a coin, must hit a sandbox or rectangular mud bisected by the long half, shooting or throwing the object to an agreed distance, reach and achieve as much as possible to that center. Generally people can bet and gain the currency of the other to be who the currency closer to the center than its rival.
Short Rayuela (said): Euphemism used between two or more people to drink wine in glasses fourth cane (125 cc). Its name refers to the act of taking the puck in hopscotch, but instead of throwing heads towards the mouth.
Rodeo (sports): Rodeo is a sport that consists of a pair of riders (collar) on horses, which should lead to a bull by a circuit (Crescent) and stop in alcochadas circuit sections (saves), trying to make it on parts of the animal to give more score. You can attend and participate. It is currently considered the national sport of Chile.
Tijerales (tradition): celebration with grilled meat that is made when construction is completed, the national flag is hoisted on top of the building.
Threshing to loose mare (tradition): It is a rural tradition that is performed to separate the chaff from the grain.
Spin (game): The top is a wooden object with a nail at one end, which by a rope tied at the other end is rotated. Acrobatics are also made with the spin, or spin lasts longer spinning.
Volantín (game): The Chilean kite is made of lightweight paper (kite) with wooden sticks, and tied at one end with a rope lanyard or canvas; it is blown in the wind, holding the other end of the rope. This is because in September is a windy month, at least in the central zone of Chile, allowing you to see in heaven when they play at armed commissions curing thread.
International Song Festival of Vina del Mar
The International Song Festival of Viña del Mar is undoubtedly the most important musical event and the most prestigious level event that takes place in the country and South America.
His first release was in 1960 in order to promote the city of Viña del Mar as resort and tourist destination. Over the years and as the Festival was opening both
participants and international juries, gradually was transformed into an important arena of national and international music, and the birthplace of several stars who today succeed in the world of music. The competition is divided into folk and international category, which are accompanied by the presentation of large and top artists as has been the case of Bryan Adams, Donna Summer, Paul Anka and Tom Jones, among many other figures invited to the event.
The magnitude, quality and consistency of the event, the Festival of Viña as commonly known, have become an iconic event in the Chilean idiosyncrasy.
Huaso Festival Olmué
Huaso Festival is the event Olmué country's most important folk music.
He was born in 1969 with the aim of promoting and encouraging the Chilean folklore, keeping active and effective this important aspect of the culture of a country. At first competition consisted of 5 categories, which in 1990 were reduced to only one genre: the folk roots.
Santiago International Film Festival (SANFIC)
SANFIC is the leading film festival in the country; the first version was made in 2004. Samples of international films are usually performed in conjunction with the most recent national films to compete for the title of the festival. Along with the competition of feature films, in recent years it has been added competition of short films, being a very successful genre within the festival. Along with the exhibition of films in competition, which are exhibited in theaters specially designed for the festival, the event also draws attention for its interesting and informative audiovisual displays by academics recognized and 7th art characters talks.
ChinaChinese customs
Chinese customs can vary greatly from those of the West, but there are things that always remain the same.
Perhaps most different are the rules of table etiquette. The first is that except rice bowls, all dishes are shared Chinese can be very tolerant of manners, but they can be very annoying to see that you do not handle chopsticks well. Some recommendations are:
Never use chopsticks to examine a meal. Go straight to what you want. Once you take it, you can not return it.
Do not put your chopsticks upright in your rice bowl; it is a connotation that wants the death of everyone around you.
Do not use chopsticks as drumsticks drum. It is a serious offense. If a piece of food is very hard to hold, help yourself with a spoon. Do not try
to thread the food with the tips of the chopsticks.
In China it is normal to invite and pay the entire bill. Split the bill is usually done only among the young. Finally, when providing "ganbei" he says and takes the entire glass. If you do not feel like taking better say you're allergic, they simply tell the truth.
Tipping is not common in China. Generally, it is considered as a tip in some countries, in China is an extra charge (such as payment at the hotel for the goalkeeper will open the door late at night).
Chinese traditions
China, officially the People's Republic of China, is the state with the largest population in the world and as you would expect in a population this size is obviously the most diverse, hinting on their territory countless traditions and customs taken from other parts of Asia that at some point in its history had contact with her as Bhutan, Burma, Mongolia and Korea just to mention a few.
Among its oldest traditions we can count several being the main ones:
The Spring Festival: Known to the world as Chinese New Year. This celebration begins the first day of the first lunar month, which usually coincides with the end of January. 15-day offerings are made to the gods of heaven and earth, and the portraits of ancestors in homes are celebrated with food of all kinds.
The Lantern Festival: This event, which takes place between the months of February and March, became popular in China as custom of lighting lanterns in the
streets to show respect to Buddha. In this event the popular yuanxiao, glutinous rice balls with sweet or eat meat filling.
The Dragon Boat Festival: It is organized to commemorate the Chinese poet Qu Yuan and performed five of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar (June our calendar).
The Winter Solstice Festival is the part of the Christmas party in the western world as celebrated on 22 or 23 December. The typical food of this date is the soup dumplings.
Holidays and festivals of China
Most festivals in China are calculated by the lunar calendar, the New Year usually begins between the months of January or February of the solar year. There are some more modern, to follow the solar calendar, and others that are celebrant according to the calendar of different minorities, because practically every minority in China had their own way of counting the years.
Solar Festival Calendar
They are generally civilian parties, influenced by the West or by the history of the PRC, including the most important are:
March 8. Working Women's Day.
A holiday celebrated worldwide, during which Chinese women, whether they work in administration or in a state enterprise, often enjoy a half day.
May 1st. Business day.
It is an international festival, which is held in China in a big way. People enjoy three days of vacation, on all those working in offices or the administration; sometimes recover before or after working some holidays. .
October 1st. National Holiday.
Commemorates the establishment of the People's Republic of China by Mao Zedong in Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1, 1949. The Tiananmen Square is decorated during previous or subsequent weeks, a larger, on the anniversary military parade is held that they are multiple of five, and people enjoy three or four days of vacation.
ColombiaColombia has a rich history, tradition and culture that make it one of the most visited countries in South America. Therefore many agencies of the world offer to make you know the most beautiful places and warm people of this nation. Below we indicate some of the best-known customs of Colombian society:
It is well known that the Colombian cumbia and vallenato dance make millions of people in the world for its catchy melody. In the coffee country it is common to hear and to dance at a family reunion. And how to be Colombian is one of the activities they love to do.
If you meet a Colombian he will realize that they are very happy, conservative and tardy. The part of Colombia where more is accentuated these customs is in the Caribbean coasts. And the joyful way of being Colombian easily strike up a conversation
The customary greeting between men is a handshake. Women, however, employ a verbal greeting or kiss on the cheek. The most common greetings are: Hello!, How are you ?; and saying goodbye usual Goodbye! If one was invited to a family reunion is common to see the end of it to the organizers accompanying these to the door of the house.
Festivals.
Devil's Carnival
It is not a religious devil, nor is it an anti-Christian party. Carnival does not touch the religion of men.
Riosucio,
Caldas
Jan 05
Folk Festival
Colombian Folk Festival Corporation presents a playful spirit capital of Tolima people and certainly an icon: "Cultural and Artistic Heritage of the Nation".
Ibague,
Tolima
June 25
Pacific Festival
Pacific Folk Festival is a veritable feast of joy culture and entertainment, thanks to its wealth of artistic expressions ranging from dance to the marimbas,...
Buenaventura,
Cauca valley
July 17
Wayuu Culture Festival
Over 25 years ago the Grand National Wayuu gathered to celebrate their traditions and customs in what was called the Wayuu Culture Festival. The objective of the creation of the Festival.
Uribia,
Guajira
Aug 16
National Festival of Bagpipes
The National Indigenous Festival of Bagpipes of San Jacinto Bolivar is the most vivid and authentic expression of the Colombian Caribbean, the festival is the annual meeting to be held in commemoration.
San Jacinto,
Bolivar
Aug 17
Feria de Manizales
Manizales Fair, held annually in the Colombian city of Manizales, known for its bullfighting season and the International Coffee Pageant. This fair has Spanish roots.
Manizales,
Caldas
Jan 03
Fiestas de San Pedro
The celebrations of San Juan and San Pedro, if you stick to the story, were born to celebrate the Jura, which was then called also the attitude and obedience to the King of Spain.
Neiva,
Huila
June 14
Folk Festival
San Pedro Folk Festival has been doing for six decades with the support of the provincial Institute of Culture and Tourism of Caqueta, in its program prepared.
Costa RicaCosta Ricans or "Ticos" are warm and friendly. Always ready to shake hands or kiss. If you are invited into a house, flatters the hostess with flowers, chocolates or typical of your country. And if you offer food you must accept if you do not feel hungry.Gentle and charming, hate to say "no": prefer to say "thank you". The phrase "Pura vida!" They use to tell us that all is well.
They love the holidays and weekends, so most businesses are closed Saturday and Sunday.
Most festivals are religious in origin, so celebrate festivities in every town, but there are others that are born from a historical or popular indeed become a legend, as La Llorona, The Cadejos, La Segua. La Carreta without oxen.
Famous is the Carnival of the city Limon, in October. But San Jose is transformed in December: the second and third weeks of the Christmas Parade Lights Festival, and Christmas 15 days after celebrating the end and beginning of the year with the Fiestas de Zapote.
Popular activities are horse racing, bull riding, bull, food sales, carnivals, masquerades and the choice of "Tica Linda" (queen of the party).
Festivals
Costa Rica may be a Catholic country, but its people absolutely know how to party. Oftentimes they even use religious holidays as an excuse to do so.
Small festivals take place throughout the country all year round, but the celebrations ramp up during the holiday season, and involve everything from bullfighting and carnival rides to fireworks, marimba music, feasts, and jubilant dancing. Zapote, which happens in the eponymous neighborhood in San José, is the biggest of these festivals and features elaborate rollercoasters and the largest bullfights of the year. Palmares—Costa Rica’s equivalent of Octoberfest—is the longest party of the year. And down on the Southern Pacific coast, the traditions of the area’s indigenous people are honored during the Fiestas de Los Diablitos.
Should you tire of tradition, there’s the Envision Festival, a mini tropical Burning Man that happens in Uvita every February, or the Límon Carnival, a raging parade and boozefest on the country’s Caribbean’s side. Don’t forget the Advil.
Fiestas Zapote
During this annual festival in January, the fiercest bulls from all over Costa Rica descend on the city’s capital to compete in the biggest rodeo of the year. Additionally, entire blocks are closed off, booths and fair rides are constructed, and the sweet aroma of meat-on-a-stick wafts in the warm air.
Limón Carnival
Picture Brazil’s Carnival, transport it to the Caribbean port city of Limón, subtract a few thousand people, and there you’ll have Costa Rica’s Carnival. Every year, the costumes and floats that parade through the town seem to grow more elaborate, showcasing the country’s Caribbean culture, fun-loving vibe, and festive people.
Envision Festival
Do you like to cover yourself in glitter and dance with abandon? Have you used the word “manifest” as a verb? If you responded yes and yes, this gathering of the world’s trustafarians and psychedelia enthusiasts might be just the festival for you. A campsite and a bunch of stages and booths comprise the four-day hippie extravaganza, which involves art, yoga, music, crunchy food and sacred movement, whatever that is.
Fiestas Palmares
This is Costa Rica’s biggest cowboy party, and it lasts two whole weeks. With horse parades, rodeos, musical performances, carnival rides, and a seemingly infinite supply of beer, this festival attracts close to a million people from all over the country. Take the trip, but be sure to keep your wallet in a safe place; Palmares is a pickpocket’s dream.
Fiestas de los Diablitos
Translated to mean Festival of the Little Devils, this event takes place in two indigenous communities, Boruca and Rey Curre, in December and in February, respectively. The villagers don masks and costumes representing ancestral spirits, and then reenact a victory over the Spanish conquistadors via dancing. They also drink chicha, a fermented corn beverage, out of hollow gourds.
EcuadorEcuadorians live fervently Catholicism is why we prepare and enjoy their religious festivals, to the point that commercial establishments close in those days. His music is an important part of these celebrations, wind and percussion instruments are the protagonists, leaving out the participation of guairas and bamboo flutes. Ecuadorian Andes have managed to merge their religious beliefs with Catholicism.
Although generally speaking Spanish in Ecuador, the inhabitants of the mountains and highlands still retain their dialects, so they are bilingual, your main language is Quechua and the Spanish learn to communicate well. There are communities which have their own native languages or dialects. A curious fact is that on the coast of Esmeraldas you can hear people using a dialect with African overtones.
Do not miss the colorful Indian markets, where they sell their crafts, you'll find them in all regions of Ecuador. The most joyous festival of the year is Carnival; here young people and adults are bands for water battles amid fruit and flower festivals.
Popular festivals in Ecuador
Inti Raymi
Human Devils dance party in the sun: Inti Raymi.
The summer solstice is celebrated to thank the god Inti (Sun) for the bountiful harvest and the Pachamama (Mother Earth) to care for and bless crops. Held on June 21 in almost all indigenous peoples of the highlands. The best known are recorded in the provinces of Imbabura, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Canar, Azuay and Loja. The festival of Inti Raymi is characterized by dancers who take their decorated with mirrors, sequins and feathers heads; or in the way of Aya Huma (diabluma or huma devil) character can spin very close to you, with his mask on two fronts.
Black Mama
It is in Latacunga, Cotopaxi province, where the Black Mama, known as Blessed Tragedy shows the indigenous, Spanish and African cultures of Ecuador. A magical ceremony that reveals the life of different peoples conceived in its miscegenation. The residents of this place also pay homage to the Virgin of Mercy as a show of gratitude for favors granted. It is performed first in the month of September as a party of devotees and the second date is done in the first week of November, after year the anniversary of independence or political party Latacunga.
The Chonta Amazon
The festival that reminds us of the recovery of an accident: the case shown is a snake bite, a wound that can take you to uwishin (healer or wise old woman) who can use pepper and medicinal herbs to wash the wound. It is celebrated in the month of May for most production chonta, an Amazonian fruit. In this celebration the women come loaded chankins (baskets), followed by men which start with a hook fruits, while they collect them. Chonta preparation is what will get the night, where more than one will have his face painted with achiote, a seed that gives off a reddish color.
The coastal Montubio Rodeo
It is in the province of El Oro, in towns like Pimocha and Vinces, or around Balzar, Guayas Province, where you can find montubios rodeos. They are popular festivals accompanied by lots of color, where riders parade and compete, and distinguished men; wearing traditional clothing they have the necessary straw hat. Men competing in competitions and choose to "Criolla Bonita", a woman who represent the various estates of the sector. The montubio rodeo is performed as a tribute to the Day of Intercultural and Plurinationality, October 12.
The Carnival of Guaranda
A troupe pure rhythm of the most popular festival of lights Ecuador. Thousands of people gather each year in the province of Bolivar, specifically in the city of Guaranda, for the party that is submerged in water and marking the carnival music. This religious festival usually takes place in February and sharing with the locals their joy and entertainment, including dancing, laughter and games that make you forget the time.
Festival of Flowers and Fruits
The streets of Ambato, in the province of Tungurahua, become a gateway. Floats, built by the residents of the capital, walking the neighborhoods that complement
the landscape of the mountains. Held 40 days before Easter, the parade of the fellowship is complemented by the choice of the Queen of Ambato, plus the blessing of the bread and fruit. It is a round accompanied by music and food.
Diablada Píllaro
The Festival is held every Diablada years Píllaro province of Tungurahua, from 1 to 6 January. According to legend, the groups representing a devil that came to America with Christianity. It is at this event where the Indian jump, dance and rejoice become devil, putting his face large masks. This ancient festival is expressed in the dance of all communities in the canton, which circle show his pace and his hands never missing a doll, a bottle of liquor and a handkerchief.
Cassava beer Sarayaku
In the province of Pastaza, in the Ecuadorian Amazon, cassava beer is prepared and it is a party. Sarayacu women gather cassava ethnicity orchard, while the men go hunting. Woman cooking cassava until it can be chewed. Then all get together and begin to chew cassava with the sound of the drum that signals the start of a party that brings the community to celebrate a ritual that takes place in February.
Paseo Processional of Chagra
Machachi, in the province of Pichincha, welcomes its visitors dressed in chaps, ponchos, scarves and hats. In July, local parade in on horses, along with acclaimed bands of people, to honor the cantonización country Mejia and culture sector.
The Yamor
The Yamor: Otavalo, Imbabura province, in September, a festival dedicated to a sacred drink is held. This is done with corn and serves to thank the Pacha Mama (Mother Earth) for its abundance as well as being a tribute to the Virgin Mary of Monserrate. Here the mix of beliefs in sight.
EgyptTraditions and customs of Egypt
Egypt is one of the most immersive places we can meet and a perfect destination for lovers of culture, history and archeology. It is that we, all breathe the same air of Egypt and those who believe that traveling to a place like the desert is not fun, it's very, very wrong. There, among other things, are, for example, the very famous Pyramids of Giza, which are considered the world's foremost tourist attraction. But another thing that surely will catch, are the traditions and customs of Egypt. Let’s meet them!
Knowing Egyptian life
As I always recommend, there's nothing like the experience of knowing new realities, new ways of living life, rather than their own. Clear your mind of what our realities and compared them to new places, we can be helpful and can make us notice many things that we can not appreciate from our own. Other times we just marvel at the magic that has found a different place, especially if it is the rich culture and Egyptian history.
Today even many of the traditions and customs of Egypt are mixed with those that remain from the time of ancient great civilization. This cultural mix makes the country an interesting place that is worth knowing. One of the traits that every tourist should know if you decide to travel to Egypt, is that there will meet friendly and hospitable people. The Egyptians are known to be very good hosts and always welcome tourists with a big smile. Perhaps this is one of the secrets why your country is one of the most visited in the world.
The importance of religion
Religion is a very important issue in Egyptian culture, as evidenced in the daily practices of each family. The vast majority of the population is Muslim, but there
Are a considerable number of Christians. In the case of Muslims, there is a tradition of not drinking alcohol or eating pork and it is very rare that one meets this animal on the menu of most restaurants.
As in any Muslim community, this country really is transformed during the so-called "Ramadan". During those 30 days, most Egyptians meet the ritual of fasting and numerous charitable donations, which at that time of year are when you get your higher rates, are made.
The marriage
Marriage is something peculiar in relation to what we are used and curious fact is that this country was one of the first in the world to legalize it. While the ancient tradition of arranged marriage in which the bride's family to the groom proposed, is still carried out today, this practice is beginning to change.
Egyptian cuisine
Many traditional Egyptian dishes containing a variety of foods that were already present in ancient times, which speaks much of the value that the traditions have for the Egyptian people. The use of all kinds of spices and condiments, peas, cucumbers, dates, figs and grapes always present in the most popular dishes as well as fish and poultry meat. The call Fasieekh, consisting of dried fish in salt, from Ancient Egypt to this day remains a strong gastronomic tradition.
Egypt still being a multicultural country still retains its ancient traditions.
Christmas is celebrated on January 7. At that time no animal meat or dairy products eaten. Tradition visiting the churches taking new clothes. The traditional food is the fata, which has bread, rice, garlic and boiled meat.
The birthday celebration is very important, and is held with the assistance of many friends and family, so sometimes buy up to two birthday cakes, plus much food is served.
It is a tradition in Upper Egypt, although not much is accomplished in the cities, that of arranging marriages between cousins or someone in the family who does not know personally. The wedding march called Zaffa. In this event there is traditional music, dancers and performers with flaming swords.
A traditional dance at weddings, is dancing Shamadan, a chandelier that is placed over the head. Professional dancers use the Shamadan with lit candles. Woo the bride from her parents' house to the groom's house. Today this event takes place symbolically, from where the bride is found, usually the hotel room to the ballroom.
New Year in Egypt is celebrated with carnivals and gala events, visited by many tourists and general public. Eve they call the night before the New Year, that day is a massive attendance at mosques and churches gather to pray and ask forgiveness for sins committed in the previous year.
Festivals and parties in Egypt
January
January 1: Aid Sana Al Guedid / Party New Year according to the Gregorian calendar.
February
9-12 of February: Eid Al-Adha / Lamb Festival or Feast of Sacrifice. The worldwide Muslim community participates in the celebration established by the Quran to commemorate the day when God instructed Abraham to kill his son Ishmael and the time to fulfill the order; God sent a lamb to be sacrificed in place of his son.
During this festival, which takes place on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Zil-Hajj takes place the great pilgrimage to Mecca which every Muslim must perform at least once in their life and, preferably, during this month- and presentation the offering of an animal sacrifice at Mina, a town located between Arafat and Mecca.
The sense of celebration is to remember submission, which is the backbone of Islamic belief and while many pilgrims, all Muslims, regardless where they are should celebrate Eid Al-Adha. The animal offering, which is usually a cow or a sheep, they log into three parts and distributed to those in need, friends and family.
March
March or April: Coptic Easter. The first Sunday after the vernal equinox after the (March 21) full moon or the Christian Easter resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated.
April
April 16: Sham El Nesim / Spring Festival. The beginning of spring is celebrated.
April 25: Aid Tahrir Sina / Liberation Day Sinai. Returning the control of the peninsula at the hands of Egypt after Israel's withdrawal, which occupied the area from 1967 to 1982 pursuant to a 1979 peace agreement, occurs is celebrated.
May
May 1: Aid Al Aamal / International Labour Day
June
June 18: Aid Al Galaa. The withdrawal of the British army in 1922 is celebrated after it took control of the government in the form of protectorate by 1882.
July
July 18: Day of the Prophet. While the exact date of the birth of Prophet Mohammed is unknown, his birthday is celebrated on July 18. According to Islam, Mohammed is the last prophet sent by God and the basis of Islam.
July 23: Aid Zaura / Revolution Day in Egypt. The revolution through a coup led by the military that won the abdication of the last king of Egypt, Farouk I, on July 23, 1952. Then, the presidential system was introduced in the country is held.
August
Mid-August. Wafaa Al Nil / Fidelity Nile On the occasion of the flooding of the Nile River, takes place the only party Pharaonic origin. So every year recall the ancient Egyptian cult of the Nile, as a symbol of life.
October
October 6: Aid Al Kawat Al Maslaha / Day of the Armed Forces. Egypt's surprise attack against Israel is reminded, in 1973, to recover the Sinai Peninsula.
October 24: Aid Madina Al Suez. Celebration of the Israeli rejection of entry in 1973 to the city of Suez.
November
November 28: Leilat al-Meiraj / Ascension of Mohammed. After his death, the Prophet ascended to heaven where he met with other prophets and was in the presence of God.
December
December 23: Aid Al Nasr / Triumph or Victory Day. Celebration that recalls the expulsion of the armies of France, Britain and Israel of Suez.
December 18: Muharraq / New Year Muslim. The first day of the Islamic year is not working and the exodus of Mohammed recalls religious celebrations in the mosques. The date of celebration varies every year according to the new moon and the Islamic year is between 11 and 12 days shorter than the Gregorian.
Dates to be held in the new Islamic year in the coming years: December 18, 2009, December 7, 2010, November 26, 2011, and November 15, 2012.
Variable date: Month of Ramadan / Muslim fasting month. Ramadan is the ninth lunar month and takes place fasting, understood as the deprivation of any distraction to break the meditation-food, drink, sexual-relationships and is an obligation on every adult Muslim, male or female. At night many festivals and special events are organized. Ramadan varies date according to the Gregorian calendar as the years pass.
At the end of Ramadan, Eid Al occurs Fetr / Festival End of Fasting, covering three days of celebration, relaxation and gifts. He attends mosques thank Allah for his blessings.
El SalvadorCustoms and traditions
Carpets Good Friday
In El Salvador making rugs Good Friday is a tradition in the day when the death of our Lord Jesus is celebrated. It is one of the Catholic traditions that live in the Holy Week in almost any village, county, town or place in which to spend the Holy.
Piscucha How make?
The Piscucha is one of the traditional games that entertain the Salvadoran children and allow them to distract healthily. Making a Piscucha is something that many children today are wondering, because over time some have left they abandoned fun with technological toys, but it is important to keep alive ours.
The descent of the Divine Savior of the World
The descent of the Divine Savior of the World is the most important festivities in San Salvador moment, also known as August festivities. This event held every August 5 is a commemoration of Jesus' transfiguration which refers to a chapter of the Gospel of Matthew.
Mail Parade in El Salvador
In El Salvador it is customary for every people have one or more specific days when they celebrate their holidays every year. These parties are usually dedicated to saints or religious figures that are venerated in these places. Thus, to begin each party in our towns.
Ash Wednesday
This day is celebrated Ash Wednesday, a Catholic celebration which kicks off the Lent, which is a time forty days before Easter. Although always celebrated on Wednesday is not exactly the same date every year.
Independence Day
September 15 is the Day of National Independence of El Salvador. It is celebrated nationally in public and private schools, as well as on military bases. Parades are held in each city with the participation of students marching represent their respective campus with their bands.
SpainWhat customs are typical in Spain?
How is life in Spain?
We have always heard that from "Spain is different" and, indeed, is often the point at which match most of the foreigners who visit our country. Now, are we really so different?
1. The siesta
You sound right? That little time to sleep after eating, what you feel good! The ideal is to last about thirty minutes. It is best to let us as well as new is scientifically proven the benefits of napping: improving health and circulation, and nap. Healthy Spanish habit prevents the burden and stress. It also promotes memory and learning mechanisms. Curiously, Albert Einstein and Winston Churchill were daily siesta. They say Churchill during the days of World War II until the early hours worked so cool, while their partners were rendered.
2. Life on the Street
In Spain a lot of life on the street is. The Spaniards are going out to the terraces, caps, walk, shops ... The possibilities are thousands at any time of day, but calmly can mix several and may be a normal day, shopping, for eating (itching) something, long sitting with coffee that are joining friends and well into the evening.
3. The festivities
In Spain there is a long tradition of festivals. In every city there are parties and millions of people from different cities and countries come every year to see them and live them. Are many and varied, some of the festivals best known are: Las Fallas, the April Fair, the Carnival of Cadiz and Tenerife, La Tomatina, the Fiestas
del Pilar, El Rocio, Moors and Christians, San Isidro, Bonfires of San Juan, the Sella ...
4. The parties ... not so popular
But parties at last after all. Come the weekend every night in bars and nightclubs. Ah! And with weekend we refer to Thursday, Friday and Saturday .... Minimum! There is always some more!
5. Family life
Spaniards are very familiar. There are many festivals throughout the year that bring the family, of course Christmas, but also saints and birthdays. Sundays are also days of family visits and meals with parents or grandparents. A daily telephone contact with the family is also almost habitual.
6. The Mediterranean diet
Mediterranean countries, including Spain, have a balanced and varied diet in which foods derived from crops predominate. The fat used in foods is usually olive oil, which leads to a healthier diet. It is usually eaten addition, a relatively high amount of fish and white meats, cereals, fruits and vegetables.
7. Walking
We're both going outside the rides is very ours. Strolling through parks, cities, towns. Enjoy our scenery, companies or the environment in general.
8. End of year: grapes and bells
December 31, during the day were with friends, we take something and congratulate the year. Night falls and family dinner and twelve o'clock .... The bells! Of course before we prepared grapes twelve one for each chime to give the clock from Puerta del Sol. There are rituals of all kinds, people who grapes peeling,
others remove the seeds, we and reviewed, they are the twelve a thousand times ... and then already that you can add another set of superstitions. But start the year off right and all the television and radio broadcast the twelve.
9. Schedules
Spain is a country full of life. Shops open late, people on the street at all hours, bars and restaurants open till late. We got up early and went to bed late. We have a thousand and leisure facilities, extensive business hours. Meals are also made later on eat between 14:00 and 15:00, dinner about 21:00.
10. Go for tapas
Tapas or pinchos leave usually is a drink with a skewer to accompany food. Tapas are served in most bars, usually taken standing on the bar and it is very common to eat tapas itching in various places.
Typical traditions of Spain
Many are the typical traditions of Spain, although not all are as well known as flamenco and bullfighting. Spain is a country with deep-rooted traditions in their towns. Its inhabitants are true to the traditions that are transmitted generation after generation, with celebrations and events that have hundreds of years of history.
The flamenco and the world around him
Flamenco has its best in Andalucía. In this region of the south are many singers and singers of great fame, but this cultural exponent has representatives scattered across the country. Between the parties related to flamenco is the April Fair in Seville. In her dance Sevillanas and visitors wear the typical regional costumes, flamenco woman and man shorty.
Bulls are important elements in the holidays
Bullfights are also world famous. Although in recent years there are many who are trying to suppress this national holiday, many communities still continue to make this event a symbol of their city. Bullrings are well known Ventas in Madrid and popular Maestranza in Seville. It is very common to all Spanish cities including the holding of bullfights in their festivities.
Valencia Fallas and the Tomatina
Other important traditions in the country are given in Valencia. In March the Fallas are held. They are caricatures large of the most popular characters of the year. These failures are consumed by fire on the day of San José. In the Valencian town of Bunol it has been held for more than 60 years a particular battle where the only weapons available are tomatoes.
Carnival and the siesta, two very old traditions
Carnival is the largest festival of some towns such as Cadiz and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Each has its particular style and costumes, but if anything they have in common is that people enjoy them, dresses and fail to publicly criticize the most important characters. And a tradition that also has many years of history is the siesta. A break in the middle of the day to rest a while.
San Fermin, Pamplona
"January 1, February 2, March 3, April 4, May 5, June 6, July 7 San Fermin ..." To Pamplona we must go if we want to hear this classic. The feast of feasts par excellence, the most popular of Spain, will host from tomorrow to hundreds of thousands. In fact, during the San Fermin, Pamplona's population goes from 200,000 to over 1,000,000. To run!
Las Fallas, Valencia
Another classic among classics. Las Fallas are held every year from 15 to 19 March in the autonomous capital, but also in other locations. Around one million people come each year to the cream of the ninots, a night in which the fire takes center stage. The next day, the Fallas are beginning to prepare the festivals next year. Pure dedication. You can also download the guide for mobile Valencia.
La Tomatina, Buñol
This festival for all ages is held for more than 60 years in Buñol, Valencia, and has even come to be imitated in some countries. The last Wednesday of August every year, thousands of people over 100 tons of tomatoes each other are thrown into a "battle" as fun. Recently, the party has undergone some controversy for its privatization and the entry fee required for non-residents of the village people.
Feria de Abril, Sevilla
The famous Seville April Fair is held the third week after Easter in the Real de la Feria. Thousands of people dance Sevillanas each year between fine and rebujitos. Although there are many public houses, if you're looking to discover the local environment, theirs is a Sevillian know you can invite your private house.
Moros y Cristianos, Alicante
Although this holiday is celebrated in many provinces, the most famous are those of Alicante and especially those of Alcoy, of International Tourist Interest. Between 21 and 24 April each year, the parade participants divided into two camps, Moors and Christians, dressing up in costumes of the period. You can download the guide to mobile devices of the Costa Blanca.
Carnavales, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The most famous of Spain alongside those of Cádiz, but without neglecting many others throughout Spain. They are the second most important in the world, surpassed only by Rio de Janeiro, sister city of Santa Cruz. They are Festival of International Tourist Interest and currently aspire to become World Heritage. To dance! And of course, here the mobile travel guide of the Canary Islands.
Feast of the descent of the Sella, Ribadesella
The Asturian town of Ribadesella every August a benchmark for sport, culture and fun at this event, held in parallel to the Festival of Canoes becomes. It consists of the descent of the River Sella on a journey of 15 kilometers. Thousands of people come each year to this famous quote in the world. This is the guide of Asturias duty to bring to your mobile phone.
El Rocío, Almonte
More than one million people come each year to the pilgrimage of El Rocio in Almonte, Huelva, to venerate the Virgin. This tradition, which is the most important in the Christian world, surprised by the incredible devotion of his assistants, to whom this party is pure emotion and feeling.
Fiestas de San Miguel, Lleida
It really is one of the most important agricultural fairs in the country, and is held every year at the Parc des Champs Elysees coinciding with the Festival d'Automne. As in Catalonia, the castellers are always part of the party, building human towers several meters high.
Fiestas de Mayo, Ciudad Real
During the April 30, 1 and 2 May, the town of Villamayor de Calatrava, Ciudad Real, becomes a true place of pilgrimage. Many are those who venerate the Virgin of the Rosary in this pilgrimage, considered Regional Tourist Interest.
United StatesUnited States traditions
Customs and traditions of the United States are hardly unknown to us because we are constantly bombarded by them through the media, cinema and others. But the United States is a really huge country with a large population and great ethnic variety. Perhaps maybe you're planning a visit to the country and if that is the case, will surely come in handy review a little from another point of view. I invite you to know what are some of the most important traditions of the United States. So, let's go dude!
American society
As mentioned above, the US has a great diversity in terms of society and if we look at the history of the nation, this is in itself a nation of immigrants. As a result, American society became a sort of ethnic liquefied to. However, with the passage of time, the mixture has become homogeneous, with unique features and modes of life, always bearing in mind that it is the country with the largest foreign population there.
For more unpleasant for some may be, the American stereotype that all immigrants coming to US soil have thanks to television and your computer, many times is true.
Thus, one can find very friendly, kind and informal people and with others which are quite the opposite. There will be those who either overindulgence in informality may come to feel uncomfortable and consider certain things as rude as well as those who are to be the opposite. Fear, paranoia and control are other cliché that many will confirm.
A popular phrase in the United States is "time is money" and is much more than a sentence for certain sectors of society, for whom counted minutes to spend with loved ones and save enough money in the bank to live comfortably, it becomes a worldview, a way of life. But beyond all this, there are certain values that they overcome all things, especially family and security.
Sports, leisure and celebrations in the United States
It is so important to use the time for Americans to develop activities in leisure, enjoy intensely. Sports like baseball, football, golf, hockey and bowling are among the most popular and important, while shopping trips, eating out or strolling typical family is another way to take advantage of the free time.
Is for younger nightlife, who each weekend go to nightclubs to dance, have fun and drink. At this point, it is noteworthy that in the US, it is more common for young people to come together to celebrate at home to anyone in particular, organizing more private and away from the disco parties. However, solitary are everywhere and it is not uncommon to find some other lonely old man or a parent at the bar with friends, enjoying a beer at the end of the workday.
As for the festivities and traditional celebrations in the United States, and there are some unique features like Halloween, which today is becoming increasingly popular in the world, and there are others that are part of the tradition and obviously only held there. Some of them are for example the July 4, the day when the independence of the nation commemorates. Other important celebrations are those of Thanksgiving Day and St. Patrick, although these are not held only here. In December, the Christmas spirit permeates the air and the red, green and white stained every corner of the United States.
Clothing and typical food in the United States
As for what to do with their clothing, this varies by region of the country and has really considerable differences. Very roughly, those living east of the country, traditionally dress more formally than in many other parts, while to the west, prefer casual attire. Speaking formal dress, many US companies have something called Casual Friday (Friday Casual), in which employees are allowed free of their suits, jackets, ties and more conservative clothing, since the idea is to dress at home , feeling as comfortable as possible.
But it is important to repeat that this is a very large country with many people and a lot of diversity that perfectly could be considered almost as a continent, so the standards are always variables and the ways in which something can be consider appropriate or inappropriate always changes from one state to another. In fact, each state has its governor, its laws, its history, its culture and way of perceiving reality.
As for the gastronomic aspects, something that is worth mentioning it is that eating out at a restaurant or at any branch of fast food, it is much more common than elsewhere. Again, diversity is present in virtually any American restaurant one can find the desired menu. Having so many foreigners, theme restaurants are very popular, with many gastronomic centers of Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Italian, etc. Undoubtedly, hamburgers and fast food are more representative of the typical dishes of the United States.
Customs
US customs are very similar to those in Europe with some variations. The table manners are perhaps what most resemble both continents. However, there are many foods such as ribs or fast foods that are used to eating with your hand.
Regarding the personal treatment it is customary to shake hands in formal situations, but sometimes omitted in more informal situations. Greetings with kisses are not practiced. It is best to imitate the behavior of others with you. Importantly, there is a lot of sensitivity on the issue of race. If you want to reference a more "correct" choices are "African-American", "Asian", "Latino" or "Hispanic", "Native American" and "White".
Perhaps one of the most striking issues is the possession of weapons. It is common to see someone bearing in town, but very common in the field. It is not uncommon to see someone go to a bank or commercial establishment carrying a gun holstered. In some states allow carrying the gun deck, so many people carry them in backpacks, jackets truck or glove. Note that many people, especially in rural areas, can respond with fire if they feel threatened property. In the woods hunting is a common sport, so if you internal one sure to go with bold to stand out from the dams colors.
Finally, as to the tips, and expected these are used extensively, but in most cases are not mandatory but not tipping is frowned upon. In some restaurants are added to the bill the concept of "service charge" (service charge) of 10-20% of the bill, depending on the state. This is equivalent to leaving a tip.
Festivals
January
Thursday, January 1, 2015
New Year's Day
Monday, January 19, 2015
Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.
February
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Valentine's Day
Saturday usual
Monday, February 16, 2015
Washington's Birthday
May
Monday, May 25, 2015
Memorial Day
July
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Independence Day
September
Monday, September 7, 2015
Labor Day (Labor Day)
October
Monday, October 12, 2015
Columbus Day
November
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Thanksgiving Day
December
Friday, December 25, 2015
Christmas Day
FranceTraditions of France
France is a unique country and the more you learn about their culture and traditions, more and more want to know. With a long and rich history, with customs that have been passed from generation to generation and still one of the most promising destinations in the world, you can not stay without knowing the traditions of France.
The people and the French family
You just step on French soil, you will feel as if the French were waiting to speak in French, because there are really picky about their language. Clearly, however, if you do not there will be no problem, as they are actually used to receive tourists from all over the world. What matters is education, respect and values, you must be attentive to the greeting, an important example of education that is part of the tradition of all good French. For example, you have to say "Good morning, Sir / Madam" ("Bonjour Madame / Monsieur") and possibly shake hands. The "hello" or in French "Salut" is reserved for greetings among friends or confidants.
In general, the French people is made up of people are very polite and well mannered. The French do not like arguments. If someone speaks to you, or feel
bad, well, try to keep your posture and not raise his voice, as this is considered a vulgar and can be very uncomfortable...
The French have very clear that the family is the social glue that binds a country and therefore every member of it has duties and responsibilities to fulfill. The family is the economic lifeline of a country, but above all is the emotional basis and therefore should care, which is very important for the French.
Although in our collective imagination, we all have this image of the French romantic and amorous, most French have a very practical thought about marriage, parenting and family. There is a great difference between what is private circle of peers and the public. The French only shown as it really is in the first.
Clothing, food and manners in France
While people are strict in educational terms and in the manners, the French are considerably liberal when it comes to clothing: they like to dress casually, but that does not mean they are messy, of course, but everything otherwise. They set much in the way people dress and are careful in the details, for example, it is not surprising that many people used jeans to be in their homes, but then luxury designer jeans. If during your stay in the land of the Eiffel Tower you are invited to
eat, keep in mind that it is polite to wait for all the guests arriving to serve the drink and you should wait for the host to have to start eating.
Anyway surely you never have to wait more than a few minutes to eat, because the French are very strict with the schedules of each meal. Once everyone at the table, now: bon appetit! You can not forget about this before.
French cuisine is considered one of the largest in the world, which can not fail to take it seriously at all times. Various types of meat, exquisite cheeses, breads, jams, wines and best champagne, among many other elements, makes every dish an exceptional jewel.
Festivals and celebrations
Traditional celebrations and festivals in France are characterized by a close encounter with the best traditional dishes. The carnival is enjoyed in a different way but with great intensity, having two carnivals of great importance worldwide: the Nice Carnival and Mardi Gras.
In the carnival of Nice in winter, more than a million spectators come to the city to enjoy the dance, music and colorful, partying for nearly three weeks without stopping. On the other hand, Mardi Gras is more related to religion, especially
Christianity. Dunkirk Carnival is undoubtedly the most interesting, with full bars, bands playing live on the street, music, dance and drink until late at night. On the other hand, many other celebrations do not differ from those of many other Western countries, such as Easter, Christmas or New Year.
France and customs
France has an important story to the world. Their customs are also part of the story, they are taking new shades due to the evolution of society.
The French have a long tradition in the kitchen that is recognized worldwide. Delicious dishes ranging from the simplest to the most complex. It is also a custom among Parisians lunch at 13 pm and dinner at 19 pm or later.
Among the French is a customary saying farewell with a handshake, which should not be strong because it would be considered disrespectful. Among the friends and relatives is also common greeting with a kiss, practice that is widespread among men.
The most common greetings are Bonjour, which means good morning, and Comment allez-vous? or Ça va? -more informal mean how are you? Usually accompanied by the name of the person you are greeted.
It is a custom also among the French arrive at a social gathering last 15 or 20 minutes of the scheduled time. Which is not frowned upon, but the longest delays to these.
At the moment they prefer holidays in their own country by organizing various activities such as camping, skiing and so on. Although it is increasing gradually people who choose to vacation distant places.
Holidays in France
January
January 1 (1 janvier) - This is the first of the year, where good wishes for the coming year is desired.
January 6, Epiphany (L'Épiphanie) - A religious festival where the arrival of the Magi to the place where the baby Jesus was born kings held.
Fiesta de La Chandeleur
February
February 2, Candlemas (La Chandeleur) - This is a party in honor of the God Pan, purification, fertility and prosperity. It held preparing pancakes at Candlemas famous for the tradition of Pope Gelasius I, who distributed creppes all peregrio he reached Rome.
February 14, Valentine's Day (La Fete des Amoureux) - is a non-religious holiday where the day dedicated to lovers and couples. Abound at this event details such as flowers, chocolates, balloons, dinners and more.
April
Easter - is the annual celebration where Christians commemorate the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. It is celebrated on different dates because it is based on the astronomical calendar.
May
May 1, Labor Day (Fete des Travailleurs) - People offer their friends about clusters of small white flowers that some parts of the street are sold. Small bouquets represent the symbol of good friendship and is considered auspicious and good luck.
May 8, Victory Day (Fete de la Victoire 1945) - Germany's surrender and the end of the Second World War in Europe was commemorated.
June
June 2, Feast of the Ascension (L 'Ascension) - A religious festival which celebrates the time when Jesus Christ ascended into heaven.
June 12, Pentecost Sunday (Pentecost) - The birth of the Christian Church.
June 13, Whit Monday (Pentecost) - Whit Monday is a public holiday.
June 21, Fete de la Musique (La Fete de la Musique) - It's a very popular festival where concerts organized throughout the country, streets and squares are held.
July
July 14: Bastille Festival (Fête nationale) - is a national holiday where the fall of monarchical power that ruled the country until 1789 is commemorated.
August
August 15, Feast of the Assumption (Dormition) - Rise of the Virgin to heaven, his "dormant", the "Assumption" was held.
November
November 1, All Saints' Day (Toussaint) - is celebrated and the day surrenders to all anonymous and unknown saints in the Catholic church, also remember those families or loved ones they have lost.
November 11, Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) - Commemoration of the armistice (suspension of attacks) and ends the First World War.
December
December 25, Christmas (Noël) - the birth of Christ is celebrated and where the family gather around a table lit with candles, Christmas decorations, festive dishes and typical of each city.
Greece
Greece has been responsible for creating many customs and traditions in the world thanks to their ancestors long way left for us. Their mythology is important to many people in the world, and their language, beliefs, art and architecture are still reflected in our day.
These people have a long and rich history that has given life to a diverse culture that continues to evolve today. Greece was occupied by Persians, Romans and Turks at different times, leaving a mark on the country's culture that reflect their religious customs, national holidays, and one of the most famous things they have, they do weddings.
The Greek language is an important part of many other languages used in the world, such as English, which is one of the most used and understood and that many words are derived and unions Greek, Latin and Spanish.
The most popular music are in Greece are folk and Gregorian chants of the Greek Orthodox Church, and also Laikimusiki, used in ballads sung with traditional instruments like the Bouzoukis, a small guitar, so that everyone can dance as a gift to the gods.
To celebrate the birth of a child, the Greek father would dance naked while holding your child in your home. The entrance to the house should be decorated with a wreath, olives for men, and wool for girls.
Greek weddings are made when the girl was 15 and the man 30, for military service. The husband was chosen by the father of the girl and she should follow this decision. Sometimes it is done to protect the family money.
On the Wedding and Baptism
The Greeks have a very peculiar way of expressing her joy, this is to throw plates to break down, it is worth noting that the dishes are earthenware and are bought especially for those dates. This traditional and unique expression happiness has spread to different celebrations such as birthdays, and family reunions.
The celebration of the Holy
The Greeks also have the custom of celebrating the name of the saint to whom they owe their name. This celebration is that anyone who has the name of a saint of the Catholic Church celebrates the day on any given day of the year. So in celebration of someone's name, relatives and friends visit him to congratulate him and give him a gift, as if it were birthday. For the Greeks, the day of their saint is more important than the birthday.
Carnival
The Greeks call carnival "Apokries", which are two weeks of holiday that got its start on the first Sunday, two weeks before the beginning of Lent, and has its end in Lent also called "Clean Monday" or "Kathari Deutera" . In this celebration people dress and goes through the main streets of the city throwing confetti. The most
important celebration and parade takes place in the city of Patras and during the festival dance and drink all day and night.
Most important holidays in Greece
On January 8 held in Greece a party with a very strong feminist air. On this day women leave home and spend hours in the bars while they are men who are in charge of the housework and caring for children. Only to end the day men women can join in this celebration.
Greece's Independence is celebrated on March 25 with parades and marches throughout the country to commemorate the freedom of the Greek people against the Turkish, which occupied the country for over 400 years.
Easter is celebrated throughout the country with various events during the holy days. It is a festival that brings together many of the faithful and celebrating his biggest day on Easter Sunday. During this day lambs roasted and wine is drunk in abundance. There is also a traditional battle is to break eggs painted red to see who has the strongest egg, which will provide good fortune.
August 15 is celebrated the day of the Panagia: the Virgin Mary. On the island of Tinos celebrations unfold very devoutly; thousands of pilgrims go there walking on his knees to get to the church inside which is a sacred icon.
Many small Greek towns celebrate many festivities related to the summer solstice, the culture of wine or other popular traditions.
HollandWhile in many countries celebrate the arrival of St. Nicholas on December 6, in Holland the festivities begin in November with the arrival of Bishop boat, this celebration is transmitted to television. It is December 5, from noon all give gifts from noon, the work is suspended and held the saint.
The bicycle is the main means of transport in the Netherlands, after China, is the country with more bikes in the world. While there are 16 million people who live there, there are 14 million bicycles for them. The rails are very safe and there are places where you can rent them, be careful to purchase one in the street because it must be stolen bicycles.
In Holland you can buy hashish, marijuana, grass, pot and everything related to smoking, so if you are keen on bongwater in this destination you will feel free because you can eat in licensed cafes. Hallucinogenic mushrooms are consumed, but not massive. In the Netherlands, only 5% of its population committed these soft drugs.
Traditions in Holland
Undoubtedly, in the Netherlands, it is still maintained many traditions in the popular environment. That if not in big cities like Amsterdam or Rotterdam but in small towns and villages. One of the traditions is that when a baby is born, a stork out of the house, in most cases, made of wood is placed. Previously, the village women shared this stork, which was called "Ooievaar" in Dutch language; and they were passing from one to another, depending on who had a baby. Also, there is the tradition of giving cards to friends and family, or using what is known as "meth Muisne Baschuit" or toast are a type of light, which has a sweet and anise seed coverage. They are pink, if a girl is born; if it's a boy blue and orange, if you are a member of the Royal Family of the Netherlands. In January, for example, L'Elfstedentoch, a marathon, held across 11 cities, skating on ice, through Friesland held. Also, on December 6, it is celebrated the feast of St. Nicholas.
At Christmas, in the east of the country, playing the Midwinterhoorn, ie trunk winter; a very long trunk, several meters long, which remind us fallopian Alps. In Old Year eat oliebollen, buns that remind us a little, to the famous Churros. And on 1 January, it is usually jump into the North Sea, 'The Hague-Scheveningen (something only for the brave, because sometimes, the water is freezing temperatures).
New Year
The Dutch typically celebrate New Year's Eve privately with family or friends. Most Dutch spend the night watching shows and comedies on television while enjoying traditional sweets like `oliebollen' (donuts) and` appelbeignets' (apple fritters).
New Year's Day
On the day of New Year, the bravest Dutch take a dip, the so-called New Year Dip in the icy North Sea. This event is organized in several beaches, but the most popular is the beach of Scheveningen in The Hague.
The Queen's Day
Holland is held every April 30 birthday of the Queen, an event known as `Koninginnedag'. This day nationwide orange dresses and takes place a variety of events across the country. The most popular events are La Noche de la Reina (KoninginneNach), held the night before Queen's Day in The Hague and Amsterdam flea market during the day of the party. In the market, the Dutch sold second hand stuff on sidewalks or under temporary stalls (weather permitting). In addition, the Royal Family visits one or two people this day. The present Queen, Queen Beatrix, was actually born on January 31, but the tradition of celebrating the birthday of his mother, Queen Juliana (1909-2004) has been maintained.
Carnival
During Carnival in February, people in disguise parades through the streets and bars, especially in the Catholic provinces of Limburg and Brabant, where people try to outdo each other to get the best outfit.
Day of Remembrance
Each year at 20: 00h May 4 the Dutch remembered with two minutes of silence to civilians and soldiers died in the Netherlands or other countries from the beginning of the Second World War, both in war and in peace missions . Before this tribute, a memorial service at the National Monument on the square `Dam' in Amsterdam, with speeches and the laying of wreaths is done.
The Liberation Day
The Dutch celebrate Liberation Day on May 5, the day when Holland was liberated by the Allies in 1945, during World War II. Liberation Day is a national holiday every five years. The next large-scale celebration will take place in 2015.
The Day Banderitas
Bunting's Day, which is celebrated every year on the second Saturday in June, thousands of people celebrated the start of the season for herring in the port of Scheveningen. In the past, the celebration consisted exclusively of sending fleets of herring sea, but today has become a true celebration. Visitors can eat their fill herring.
Real Speech Day (Prinsjesdag) (no holiday)
On this day, which takes place every third Thursday in September, the Queen delivers a speech together with the Upper House and the Lower House of Parliament in the Hall of Knights ("Ridderzaal"). During the speeches, the government announced plans for next year. Thousands of people witness the procession of the royal procession led by The Golden Chariot from the Noordeinde Palace to the Binnenhof square.
San Martin (no holiday)
The celebration of San Martin, the first celebration of the religious calendar, takes place on November 11. This celebration has always been the second most popular festival in the Netherlands (especially for children), the first is St. Nicholas. The holiday is especially popular in Groningen, Drenthe, Friesland, North Brabant, Limburg and Utrecht. At night many children walking around town carrying torches and singing songs. They go door to door and are rewarded for their singing with candies and other sweets
San Nicolas (no holiday)
Every year in mid-November, the Dutch children eagerly awaiting the arrival of Sinterklaas, also known as Saint Nicholas. At night, St. Nicholas brings small gifts and sweets for children. Riding his horse Americo, trotting over the rooftops introducing gifts through chimneys, assisted by his helpers, the Zwarte Pieten (Black Peters). The festival takes place on December 5. Older children and adults also celebrate 5 December, which is known as'the mists of regalos'. Days before numbers assigned to a name of the family group or friends and gifts are purchased. The gifts are wrapped so as to conceal their actual contents and are often accompanied by poems especially directed to the person in question.
Christmas and The Second Day of Christmas
Most Dutch celebrate Christmas with his family. Almost every house has a Christmas tree with lights and presents under the tree and prepare a special dinner of rabbit or pheasant with a typical dessert such as `Kerststol', a sweet bread filled
with almond paste and raisins. Traditional Christmas markets are organized throughout the country.
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