The document summarizes many traditional festivals and events celebrated throughout the Apulia region of Italy. It discusses religious festivals honoring patron saints, processions, folk dances, historical reenactments, and numerous food festivals highlighting the region's agricultural products. Many of the events involve colorful costumes, live music, food, and attract both locals and tourists. The calendar of events provides cultural insights and opportunities to experience deep-rooted traditions throughout the year in Apulia.
This document summarizes various cultural traditions and holidays celebrated in several European countries, including:
- In Bulgaria, the ritual of making and giving martenitsas in early March symbolizes health and renewal. Saints' name days are also respected.
- Germany's Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest fair, celebrating Bavarian culture. St. Nicholas Day on December 6th involves children receiving gifts in their shoes.
- Ballet is highly prized in Russia, where milk pudding and cheesecake are eaten on Christmas.
- Bastille Day on July 14th commemorates the French Revolution. In France, Christmas emphasizes family, gifts, Mass and a feast.
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This document describes festivals celebrated in several European countries in autumn, including:
- In Lithuania, Vėlinės from November 1-2 honors the dead, while Teachers Day on October 5 honors educators.
- In Italy, the Pumpkin Fair from October 4-6 and Boar Fair featuring local food are held.
- In Bulgaria, the Great All Souls' Day on the first Saturday before Michaelmas and Christmas Shrove on November 13 involve meals to honor the dead.
- Poland commemorates National Independence Day on November 11 and the Wroclaw Industrial Festival is a prestigious event for industrial music.
- Romanian festivals include the Cabbage Rolls Festival in September
Italian celebrations reflect Italian culture, history and religion. Many towns celebrate their patron saint's day with events like parades and markets. Major holidays include Epiphany in January, Carnival in February before Lent, Easter in March/April, Liberation Day and Republic Day in spring, Assumption of Mary in August, All Saints' and Souls' Days in November, and Christmas in December. Beyond national holidays, Italians also celebrate birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Women's Day within their families and communities.
Aidone is a small town in central Sicily known for the important archaeological site of Morgantina and the castle of Aidone. It preserves many traditions including the feasts of St. Philip celebrated on May 1st and St. Lawrence celebrated on August 10th. The Norman Palio festival in Piazza Armerina honors the patron Madonna delle Vittorie with medieval performances by knights, troops, and ladies in the historic center from August 12th to 14th.
Festivals and Celebratons in our Countriesgehijano
The document summarizes several festivals and celebrations observed in different European countries, including:
- Germany celebrates German Unity Day on October 3rd to commemorate reunification in 1990. Octoberfest is also discussed.
- Greece's Clean Monday and Easter traditions are outlined, including colored eggs, swinging rituals, and burning an effigy of Judas.
- Poland's traditions include celebrating the first day of spring, Easter, Saint Barbara's Day, and Independence Day.
- Spain's festivals mentioned are Saint George's Day, Christmas, Saint Valentine's Day, The Tomatina tomato festival, Moors and Christians battles, and Las Fallas with giant burning sculptures.
Winter festivals and activities are celebrated throughout Europe between November and March. In Poland, St. Martin's Day in November involves feasting and hiring fairs. Christmas markets are popular in cities like Krakow, Warsaw, and Wroclaw. In Spain, Epiphany on January 5-6 features plays about the Three Wise Men and processions. Mallorca celebrates the Fiestas de San Antonio Abad on January 17th with bonfires and dances. Lithuania's Usgavenes Festival in February welcomes spring with pancakes and costumes. Saint Casimir's Day on March 4th is an important celebration in Lithuania.
Italian holidays reflect Italian culture, history, and religion. National holidays include New Year's Day on January 1st and Liberation Day on April 25th, commemorating the end of WWII. Many towns also celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. Religious holidays like All Saints Day on November 1st are observed, and Italians often extend weekends around holidays into long weekends. Italy celebrates both national and religious holidays with feasts and festivals across the country throughout the year.
This document summarizes various cultural traditions and holidays celebrated in several European countries, including:
- In Bulgaria, the ritual of making and giving martenitsas in early March symbolizes health and renewal. Saints' name days are also respected.
- Germany's Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest fair, celebrating Bavarian culture. St. Nicholas Day on December 6th involves children receiving gifts in their shoes.
- Ballet is highly prized in Russia, where milk pudding and cheesecake are eaten on Christmas.
- Bastille Day on July 14th commemorates the French Revolution. In France, Christmas emphasizes family, gifts, Mass and a feast.
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This document describes festivals celebrated in several European countries in autumn, including:
- In Lithuania, Vėlinės from November 1-2 honors the dead, while Teachers Day on October 5 honors educators.
- In Italy, the Pumpkin Fair from October 4-6 and Boar Fair featuring local food are held.
- In Bulgaria, the Great All Souls' Day on the first Saturday before Michaelmas and Christmas Shrove on November 13 involve meals to honor the dead.
- Poland commemorates National Independence Day on November 11 and the Wroclaw Industrial Festival is a prestigious event for industrial music.
- Romanian festivals include the Cabbage Rolls Festival in September
Italian celebrations reflect Italian culture, history and religion. Many towns celebrate their patron saint's day with events like parades and markets. Major holidays include Epiphany in January, Carnival in February before Lent, Easter in March/April, Liberation Day and Republic Day in spring, Assumption of Mary in August, All Saints' and Souls' Days in November, and Christmas in December. Beyond national holidays, Italians also celebrate birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Women's Day within their families and communities.
Aidone is a small town in central Sicily known for the important archaeological site of Morgantina and the castle of Aidone. It preserves many traditions including the feasts of St. Philip celebrated on May 1st and St. Lawrence celebrated on August 10th. The Norman Palio festival in Piazza Armerina honors the patron Madonna delle Vittorie with medieval performances by knights, troops, and ladies in the historic center from August 12th to 14th.
Festivals and Celebratons in our Countriesgehijano
The document summarizes several festivals and celebrations observed in different European countries, including:
- Germany celebrates German Unity Day on October 3rd to commemorate reunification in 1990. Octoberfest is also discussed.
- Greece's Clean Monday and Easter traditions are outlined, including colored eggs, swinging rituals, and burning an effigy of Judas.
- Poland's traditions include celebrating the first day of spring, Easter, Saint Barbara's Day, and Independence Day.
- Spain's festivals mentioned are Saint George's Day, Christmas, Saint Valentine's Day, The Tomatina tomato festival, Moors and Christians battles, and Las Fallas with giant burning sculptures.
Winter festivals and activities are celebrated throughout Europe between November and March. In Poland, St. Martin's Day in November involves feasting and hiring fairs. Christmas markets are popular in cities like Krakow, Warsaw, and Wroclaw. In Spain, Epiphany on January 5-6 features plays about the Three Wise Men and processions. Mallorca celebrates the Fiestas de San Antonio Abad on January 17th with bonfires and dances. Lithuania's Usgavenes Festival in February welcomes spring with pancakes and costumes. Saint Casimir's Day on March 4th is an important celebration in Lithuania.
Italian holidays reflect Italian culture, history, and religion. National holidays include New Year's Day on January 1st and Liberation Day on April 25th, commemorating the end of WWII. Many towns also celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. Religious holidays like All Saints Day on November 1st are observed, and Italians often extend weekends around holidays into long weekends. Italy celebrates both national and religious holidays with feasts and festivals across the country throughout the year.
This document contains a calendar for January through December 2015. It lists holidays and festivals celebrated in different countries throughout the year, including New Year's Day, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Bastille Day, Independence Day and others. For each date noted, there is a brief 1-2 sentence description of the event and any associated traditions.
Bulgaria celebrates three national holidays: Unification Day commemorates Bulgaria's unification in 1885; National Enlighteners Day pays tribute to cultural and educational leaders; and Independence Day marks Bulgaria declaring independence in 1908. Italy hosts several festivals including the Rome Film Festival, the White Truffle Festival in Alba, the Barcolana Regatta in Trieste, and the Thrush Festival in Montalcino. Poland's festivals are the Warsaw Autumn Festival for contemporary music, the Plus Camerimage Festival for cinematography, and the International Dance Theatres Festival. Romania's festivals are the Sibiu Pottery Fair, Concert in the Cave classical music performances, and the Harvest Day Festival in various villages
Carnival is a Christian festival celebrated in many Catholic and Orthodox areas before Lent. It typically involves public celebrations with parades, costumes, masks, music and dancing. The exact origins are disputed but likely involve pre-Christian winter festivals as well as Christian traditions of feasting before the fasting period of Lent. The Brazilian and Venetian Carnivals are two of the most famous celebrations today, but many cities around the world hold large Carnival events.
In-Cul.Tu.Re Project - Cycle itinerary n 1.- Olive trees, oaks and furnieddhi...Zoom Cultura
The first itinerary takes you through Grecia's rural landscape
where you will find olive groves and farmed land, bushes of
Kermes oak and Salento's very own "trulli" - small round white houses found elsewhere in Puglia and here known as furnieddhi.
This document provides information about carnivals that take place in different locations throughout Portugal. It describes the traditions, costumes, parades, and highlights of carnivals in Madeira, Estarreja, Nazaré, Elvas, Podence, Torres Vedras, Loulé, Loures, and Porto de Mós. Common elements include colorful costumes, traditional masks, music, dancing in the streets, throwing of items to celebrate and mark the end of carnival season. The carnivals aim to celebrate local culture and customs through joyous festivities.
The document summarizes the key events of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain. It describes the rocket launch on July 6th that kicks off the celebrations. It also discusses the daily encierro bull run through the streets from July 7-14 and the afternoon bullfights. Other events mentioned include the procession of San Fermin on July 7th, performances by giants and big heads, and a song sung at midnight on July 14th to mark the end of the festival.
Outlook 25 Mar 16 Marcus Miller (Photo) Page 11Cesare Greselin
This document provides a summary of events and activities occurring in the Vicenza and Darby military communities in Italy. It includes articles on retirees celebrating service, a prefect visiting Camp Darby, soldiers training in a tactical simulator, a USAREUR leader sharing insights with soldiers, an Italian commander addressing the local workforce, townspeople and volunteers cleaning up together, and previews of upcoming concerts, sports events, and festivals in Tuscany.
Turkish traditions include several festivals and cultural practices. Hidrellez, celebrated on May 6th, marks the beginning of spring and the meeting of the prophets Hizir and Ilyas. Traditions involve cleaning homes, wearing new clothes, cooking lamb meat, and jumping over fires. The Plateau Festivals feature dancing and concerts in mountain regions. April 23rd is International Children's Day in Turkey, dedicated to youth by the founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Jewelry-pinning ceremonies during weddings involve gifting the bride and groom gold or money for support.
On the third Monday of October each year, the city of Ica, Peru celebrates a religious festival honoring their patron saint, the Master of Luren of Ica, which has been celebrated for over four centuries since 1570. In the 16th century, an English gentleman bought a crucified Christ sculpture from Michelangelo and brought it to London, but after he died it was left in the care of his child and placed in the family chapel. In July, the city celebrates the Virgin Mary with her image processed from the church through the streets amidst revelry, food, and celebration.
The document provides information about Herder Gymnasium school in Forchheim, Germany. It describes the daily schedule and extracurricular activities at the school. It then discusses sights around Forchheim like the old stream running through the city, the leaning house restaurant, the town hall and square, and the Kaiserpfalz museum. The document concludes by mentioning culinary specialties of the region like the Christmas celebrations and Annafest beer festival. It also gives an overview of the surrounding Franconian Switzerland area known for its castles, hiking trails, and the Walberla mountain fair.
Carnival originated from pagan festivals celebrating the end of winter and start of spring. When Christianity spread, the church incorporated pagan traditions into the pre-Lent festival of Carnival. French settlers in Trinidad brought their Carnival traditions of masked balls and role reversals. African influences transformed Carnival with drumming, dancing, masks and costumes. The 1881 Canboulay uprising saw clashes between celebrants and police trying to ban African percussion, and led to modern Trinidad Carnival celebrating resistance against oppression.
Polish traditions are deeply rooted in religion and folklore. Some key Polish holidays and their traditions include Christmas, which involves decorating Christmas trees, special meals, and caroling. Easter traditions involve blessing palm and Easter baskets on Holy Saturday and eating decorated eggs and foods from the basket on Easter Sunday. National holidays commemorate historic events like the May 3rd Constitution and independence in November 1918. St. Nicholas Day in December involves children receiving small gifts from Santa Claus.
The typical foods of Vic, Catalonia include llangonissa, a popular sausage, blood sausage made of minced pork, and escudella with carn d'olla, a stew made with minced meat, bacon, egg, and breadcrumbs. Some important buildings and monuments are a Roman temple from the 2nd century located in the historic center, and the 11th century Vic Cathedral whose crypt is preserved. Traditional festivals are the Musica Viva festival, a 4-day music festival with concerts around the city, and the Medieval Market, a 4-day event where the city sells medieval-style goods like jewelry, food, and clothing.
This document provides information about Bulgaria and its history, culture, and landmarks. It discusses some of Bulgaria's ancient capitals including Pliska, Preslav, and Veliko Turnovo. It describes important figures in Bulgarian history like Tsar Simeon I, St. Cyril and St. Methodius who created the Cyrillic alphabet. It highlights cultural traditions like Martenitsa and Easter celebrations. It also summarizes several of Bulgaria's most significant historical, cultural, and natural sites including the Rila Monastery, Madara Rider carving, Pirin National Park, the Ancient Theater in Plovdiv, and the language high school in Plovdiv named after Ivan Vazov.
Inti Raymi is an Incan festival celebrating the winter solstice and the return of the sun. It was originally celebrated in the ancient city of Cuzco on June 24th, where Incans would pray to their sun god Inti. Though banned by Spanish colonizers, a modern version was recreated in the 1940s based on historical accounts, and is now celebrated with reenactments of battles and the lighting of ceremonial fires.
Christmas in Lithuania is celebrated on December 25th and reflects the rural traditions of the time. Most Lithuanians lived on small family farms and celebrated Christmas amid the cold winter weather. Easter in Lithuania signifies the rejuvenation of nature and return of life, with traditional foods including eggs, roast piglet and baked lamb blessed with prayers for peace. Remembrance Day in Lithuania commemorates the sacrifices of armed forces members and civilians in war since World War I on November 11th, the date the war ended in 1918. All Saints' Day in the Catholic Church is celebrated on November 1st in honor of all saints.
The document provides summaries of several travel and culture related stories:
1) It summarizes a book called "The Romance of the Grand Tour" which traces colonial-era travel through Southeast Asian cities like Rangoon and Singapore.
2) It mentions the upcoming first Ubud Food Festival in Bali, focused on Indonesian cuisine and led by local chefs and restaurateurs.
3) It provides details about the new downtown Manhattan location of the Whitney Museum of American Art, opening in May with over 20,000 works of American art from the 20th century on display.
This document lists cultural and traditional celebrations from several European countries including Spain, Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, and Lithuania. For each country, it provides 2-3 bullet points describing annual holidays or festivals, such as San Fermin in Spain commemorating St. Joseph, Liberation Day in Italy marking the end of Mussolini's rule, Victory Day in Turkey honoring Ataturk, Bulgaria Day celebrating independence from Ottoman rule, and State Day in Lithuania honoring the coronation of King Mindaugas.
Easter in Italy involves several religious traditions and celebrations. Solemn religious processions are held on Good Friday or Holy Saturday in many towns, and sometimes on Easter Sunday as well. Italians also celebrate Pasquetta, the Monday after Easter, as a holiday with more joyous celebrations after the solemnity of Holy Week. Rituals like parading statues of Jesus or the Virgin Mary through cities while participants wear traditional costumes are also part of Easter observances in Italy.
This document summarizes several festivals and traditions celebrated in Catalonia, France:
- Bastille Day on July 14th celebrates the French Revolution and is marked by military parades and fireworks in cities like Paris.
- Sant Jordi on April 23rd originated from the legend of St. George slaying a dragon and is now celebrated by giving roses and books to loved ones in Catalan towns like Perpignan.
- The Feux de la Saint-Jean on June 22nd involves carrying a flaming torch from Perpignan up Mont Canigou and using it to light bonfires across Catalan villages to celebrate the summer solstice.
This document contains a calendar for January through December 2015. It lists holidays and festivals celebrated in different countries throughout the year, including New Year's Day, Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day, Bastille Day, Independence Day and others. For each date noted, there is a brief 1-2 sentence description of the event and any associated traditions.
Bulgaria celebrates three national holidays: Unification Day commemorates Bulgaria's unification in 1885; National Enlighteners Day pays tribute to cultural and educational leaders; and Independence Day marks Bulgaria declaring independence in 1908. Italy hosts several festivals including the Rome Film Festival, the White Truffle Festival in Alba, the Barcolana Regatta in Trieste, and the Thrush Festival in Montalcino. Poland's festivals are the Warsaw Autumn Festival for contemporary music, the Plus Camerimage Festival for cinematography, and the International Dance Theatres Festival. Romania's festivals are the Sibiu Pottery Fair, Concert in the Cave classical music performances, and the Harvest Day Festival in various villages
Carnival is a Christian festival celebrated in many Catholic and Orthodox areas before Lent. It typically involves public celebrations with parades, costumes, masks, music and dancing. The exact origins are disputed but likely involve pre-Christian winter festivals as well as Christian traditions of feasting before the fasting period of Lent. The Brazilian and Venetian Carnivals are two of the most famous celebrations today, but many cities around the world hold large Carnival events.
In-Cul.Tu.Re Project - Cycle itinerary n 1.- Olive trees, oaks and furnieddhi...Zoom Cultura
The first itinerary takes you through Grecia's rural landscape
where you will find olive groves and farmed land, bushes of
Kermes oak and Salento's very own "trulli" - small round white houses found elsewhere in Puglia and here known as furnieddhi.
This document provides information about carnivals that take place in different locations throughout Portugal. It describes the traditions, costumes, parades, and highlights of carnivals in Madeira, Estarreja, Nazaré, Elvas, Podence, Torres Vedras, Loulé, Loures, and Porto de Mós. Common elements include colorful costumes, traditional masks, music, dancing in the streets, throwing of items to celebrate and mark the end of carnival season. The carnivals aim to celebrate local culture and customs through joyous festivities.
The document summarizes the key events of the San Fermin festival in Pamplona, Spain. It describes the rocket launch on July 6th that kicks off the celebrations. It also discusses the daily encierro bull run through the streets from July 7-14 and the afternoon bullfights. Other events mentioned include the procession of San Fermin on July 7th, performances by giants and big heads, and a song sung at midnight on July 14th to mark the end of the festival.
Outlook 25 Mar 16 Marcus Miller (Photo) Page 11Cesare Greselin
This document provides a summary of events and activities occurring in the Vicenza and Darby military communities in Italy. It includes articles on retirees celebrating service, a prefect visiting Camp Darby, soldiers training in a tactical simulator, a USAREUR leader sharing insights with soldiers, an Italian commander addressing the local workforce, townspeople and volunteers cleaning up together, and previews of upcoming concerts, sports events, and festivals in Tuscany.
Turkish traditions include several festivals and cultural practices. Hidrellez, celebrated on May 6th, marks the beginning of spring and the meeting of the prophets Hizir and Ilyas. Traditions involve cleaning homes, wearing new clothes, cooking lamb meat, and jumping over fires. The Plateau Festivals feature dancing and concerts in mountain regions. April 23rd is International Children's Day in Turkey, dedicated to youth by the founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Jewelry-pinning ceremonies during weddings involve gifting the bride and groom gold or money for support.
On the third Monday of October each year, the city of Ica, Peru celebrates a religious festival honoring their patron saint, the Master of Luren of Ica, which has been celebrated for over four centuries since 1570. In the 16th century, an English gentleman bought a crucified Christ sculpture from Michelangelo and brought it to London, but after he died it was left in the care of his child and placed in the family chapel. In July, the city celebrates the Virgin Mary with her image processed from the church through the streets amidst revelry, food, and celebration.
The document provides information about Herder Gymnasium school in Forchheim, Germany. It describes the daily schedule and extracurricular activities at the school. It then discusses sights around Forchheim like the old stream running through the city, the leaning house restaurant, the town hall and square, and the Kaiserpfalz museum. The document concludes by mentioning culinary specialties of the region like the Christmas celebrations and Annafest beer festival. It also gives an overview of the surrounding Franconian Switzerland area known for its castles, hiking trails, and the Walberla mountain fair.
Carnival originated from pagan festivals celebrating the end of winter and start of spring. When Christianity spread, the church incorporated pagan traditions into the pre-Lent festival of Carnival. French settlers in Trinidad brought their Carnival traditions of masked balls and role reversals. African influences transformed Carnival with drumming, dancing, masks and costumes. The 1881 Canboulay uprising saw clashes between celebrants and police trying to ban African percussion, and led to modern Trinidad Carnival celebrating resistance against oppression.
Polish traditions are deeply rooted in religion and folklore. Some key Polish holidays and their traditions include Christmas, which involves decorating Christmas trees, special meals, and caroling. Easter traditions involve blessing palm and Easter baskets on Holy Saturday and eating decorated eggs and foods from the basket on Easter Sunday. National holidays commemorate historic events like the May 3rd Constitution and independence in November 1918. St. Nicholas Day in December involves children receiving small gifts from Santa Claus.
The typical foods of Vic, Catalonia include llangonissa, a popular sausage, blood sausage made of minced pork, and escudella with carn d'olla, a stew made with minced meat, bacon, egg, and breadcrumbs. Some important buildings and monuments are a Roman temple from the 2nd century located in the historic center, and the 11th century Vic Cathedral whose crypt is preserved. Traditional festivals are the Musica Viva festival, a 4-day music festival with concerts around the city, and the Medieval Market, a 4-day event where the city sells medieval-style goods like jewelry, food, and clothing.
This document provides information about Bulgaria and its history, culture, and landmarks. It discusses some of Bulgaria's ancient capitals including Pliska, Preslav, and Veliko Turnovo. It describes important figures in Bulgarian history like Tsar Simeon I, St. Cyril and St. Methodius who created the Cyrillic alphabet. It highlights cultural traditions like Martenitsa and Easter celebrations. It also summarizes several of Bulgaria's most significant historical, cultural, and natural sites including the Rila Monastery, Madara Rider carving, Pirin National Park, the Ancient Theater in Plovdiv, and the language high school in Plovdiv named after Ivan Vazov.
Inti Raymi is an Incan festival celebrating the winter solstice and the return of the sun. It was originally celebrated in the ancient city of Cuzco on June 24th, where Incans would pray to their sun god Inti. Though banned by Spanish colonizers, a modern version was recreated in the 1940s based on historical accounts, and is now celebrated with reenactments of battles and the lighting of ceremonial fires.
Christmas in Lithuania is celebrated on December 25th and reflects the rural traditions of the time. Most Lithuanians lived on small family farms and celebrated Christmas amid the cold winter weather. Easter in Lithuania signifies the rejuvenation of nature and return of life, with traditional foods including eggs, roast piglet and baked lamb blessed with prayers for peace. Remembrance Day in Lithuania commemorates the sacrifices of armed forces members and civilians in war since World War I on November 11th, the date the war ended in 1918. All Saints' Day in the Catholic Church is celebrated on November 1st in honor of all saints.
The document provides summaries of several travel and culture related stories:
1) It summarizes a book called "The Romance of the Grand Tour" which traces colonial-era travel through Southeast Asian cities like Rangoon and Singapore.
2) It mentions the upcoming first Ubud Food Festival in Bali, focused on Indonesian cuisine and led by local chefs and restaurateurs.
3) It provides details about the new downtown Manhattan location of the Whitney Museum of American Art, opening in May with over 20,000 works of American art from the 20th century on display.
This document lists cultural and traditional celebrations from several European countries including Spain, Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, and Lithuania. For each country, it provides 2-3 bullet points describing annual holidays or festivals, such as San Fermin in Spain commemorating St. Joseph, Liberation Day in Italy marking the end of Mussolini's rule, Victory Day in Turkey honoring Ataturk, Bulgaria Day celebrating independence from Ottoman rule, and State Day in Lithuania honoring the coronation of King Mindaugas.
Easter in Italy involves several religious traditions and celebrations. Solemn religious processions are held on Good Friday or Holy Saturday in many towns, and sometimes on Easter Sunday as well. Italians also celebrate Pasquetta, the Monday after Easter, as a holiday with more joyous celebrations after the solemnity of Holy Week. Rituals like parading statues of Jesus or the Virgin Mary through cities while participants wear traditional costumes are also part of Easter observances in Italy.
This document summarizes several festivals and traditions celebrated in Catalonia, France:
- Bastille Day on July 14th celebrates the French Revolution and is marked by military parades and fireworks in cities like Paris.
- Sant Jordi on April 23rd originated from the legend of St. George slaying a dragon and is now celebrated by giving roses and books to loved ones in Catalan towns like Perpignan.
- The Feux de la Saint-Jean on June 22nd involves carrying a flaming torch from Perpignan up Mont Canigou and using it to light bonfires across Catalan villages to celebrate the summer solstice.
The Cathedral of San Feliciano in Foligno, Italy underwent many renovations over the centuries. It was originally built in Romanesque style in the 12th century but adopted a Neoclassical interior in the 18th century. Notable features include the rose window on the secondary facade dating to 1201 and the gilded Baroque baldachin over the main altar. The cathedral suffered damage in the 1997 earthquake.
This cultural tour of Apulia, Italy provides visitors the opportunity to see numerous architectural and archaeological attractions spanning Romanesque cathedrals, Norman and Swabian castles, and Baroque churches. Key stops include the cave church of Saint Michael at Monte Sant'Angelo, the mysterious Castel del Monte castle designed by Frederick II, and the Baroque architecture of Lecce known as the Florence of the South. The tour also highlights the region's Greek and Roman history through archaeological sites such as Egnazia and the rock churches of Castellaneta.
The document provides details about a school trip taken by a class from Grottaminarda, Italy to various locations around their town from January 28th to February 13th, 2010. The class visited local churches, including St. Thomas Church, St. Michael Church, and St. Mary's Church. They also toured the D'Aquino Castle, which has an archaeological museum and modern art museum. The trip included learning about the history and architecture of important landmarks in Grottaminarda.
1) Heiligenblut & National Park Hohe Tauern and Velden Casino & Lake Wörthersee are among the top 10 sights in Carinthia. The National Park is the largest in Austria and covers 1800 square km of land. Velden is popular for its casino on Lake Wörthersee.
2) Other important sights include the Romanesque Gurk Cathedral, the medieval town of Friesach known for its walls and fortifications, and the ski resort of Bad Kleinkirchheim which is among Austria's most visited destinations.
3) Additional sights are Burg Hochosterwitz Castle, known for its 14 gates, Lake Ossiach which offers many outdoor activities,
Wales is a small but beautiful country located in Great Britain with 3 million friendly people. Cardiff is the capital city with 320,000 residents. Britannia Bridge crosses the Menai Strait connecting Anglesey to mainland Wales and was opened in 1850. St. David's Cathedral and St. Mary's Church are important religious sites, with the cathedral housing the tomb of the first Tudor king. Wales is known for its chocolate fountains sculpted into original buildings and Tewkesbury Street is a main shopping area in Cardiff. The National Museum in Cardiff founded in 1907 features collections of archaeology, art and more. Cardiff Castle dates back to Roman times and Carmarthen Square is a beautiful
Top 10 Most Interesting Religious Feasts in Italy in 2023Ovidiu Tutunaru
The religious traditions are deeply rooted in the Italian culture, especially in the southern part of the country. In Italy, there is no village, town or city that doesn’t have a day of celebration dedicated to its patron saint.
Spain celebrates many festivals and holidays throughout the year. Some of the major celebrations include Carnival celebrations in February like in Tenerife and Cadiz; Holy Week processions in March and April honoring Jesus' passion and death; Fallas in Valencia in March featuring massive paper mache sculptures; and San Fermin in Pamplona in July known for the running of the bulls. Many regions also have local festivals honoring saints or historical events like La Magdalena in Castellon in March with parades of flowers and costumes or Mystery Plays reenacting biblical stories in June.
Major Bolivian Cultural Events And Holidaysgoodfriday
Major cultural events and holidays in Bolivia include the Carnaval de Oruro, Pujllay festival, and various dances. The Carnaval de Oruro is a 3-day festival celebrated in Oruro featuring indigenous dances performed by tens of thousands. Pujllay is a traditional festival held in March in Tarabuco involving local costumes, drinking, and dancing. Bolivia also has numerous public holidays such as Independence Day, Labour Day, and festivals honoring the Virgen de Candelaria and All Saints Day that incorporate both Catholic and indigenous traditions.
Easter celebrations in Cuenca, Ecuador have been declared an event of international touristic interest. Over 30,000 people participate in the nine Easter processions held between April 13-20, where members of religious brotherhoods parade through the narrow streets carrying statues to the sound of drums and music. The Camino del Calvario Good Friday procession is especially notable as it features the "turbas" drums and trumpets that precede the statue of Jesus. Cuenca also coincides its religious music week with Easter celebrations, featuring international orchestras and soloists.
The document provides information about Italy and the city of Vibo Valentia. It discusses Italy's geography, history, culture, and famous cities. It then focuses on describing the town of Vibo Valentia, including its landmarks, surrounding areas, and the Liceo Ginnasio Statale "M. Morelli" school located there. The school places emphasis on classical subjects and provides students with resources to facilitate learning.
Top 10 Medieval Festivals in Italy in 2023.pdfOvidiu Tutunaru
This document provides a summary of the top 10 most impressive historical reenactment events and medieval festivals in Italy in 2023. It describes each event, including details about their history, traditions, and activities. The largest and most famous is the Palio di Siena, a horse race between districts of Siena held twice yearly. Other major events include the Regata Storica in Venice, which features boat races and processions, and Calendimaggio in Assisi, which pits two districts against each other through performances and parades. In general, the medieval festivals aim to commemorate historical events through costumes, competitions, and reenactments of battles and traditions from the Middle Ages.
The document discusses various festivals and theatrical forms in the Philippines. It describes several major religious festivals celebrated in different regions of the country, including Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon; Moriones Festival in Marinduque; Ati-atihan in Aklan; and Dinagyang in Iloilo. It also outlines non-religious regional festivals such as Panagbenga Festival in Baguio and Maskarra Festival in Bacolod. Representative theatrical forms from history like Komedya, Zarzuela, and Holy Week reenactments are summarized. The festivals express religious devotion and commemorate history while celebrating community and culture.
1) Erasmus+ is a 30-year-old EU program that began as an exchange program for higher education students and has since expanded to fund thousands of opportunities annually for students, teachers, apprentices and young people across education, training, youth and sport.
2) The READ in Europe project allows secondary students aged 14-17 studying English as a foreign language to develop literacy skills through reading, writing and acting out pieces from participating cultures while also allowing teacher to share practices.
3) Turkish culture combines diverse elements from Eastern Mediterranean, Southeast European, Caucasian and Central Asian traditions brought together by the Ottoman Empire and modernized under Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, making Turkey one of the most western
Gorjux-Tridente presentation on festivalsIan Jamison
The document provides information about several Italian holidays and traditions:
- The Immaculate Conception refers to Mary being free from original sin and is celebrated on December 8th.
- Christmas in Italy is celebrated on December 25th and families gather to eat special foods, play cards, and exchange gifts while children anticipate gifts from Santa Claus.
- Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of Bari and people celebrate his feast day on December 6th by visiting his basilica and drinking hot chocolate.
- Carnival celebrations occur in various Italian cities like Venice and Putignano before Lent, with costumes, masks, parades and floats.
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1. Apulia, a region for any season
Folk traditions are held throughout the year and as in Apulia sunny days start in March and end
in November, you can come here in almost any time of the year!!
They most often concern patron saints’ festivals but there are other religious traditions which take
place in towns, villages or in country churches. Easter processions involve crowds of people
throughout the region but there are minor processions, penitential or propitiatory rites which
also allow participants to go into the deepest facets of the region. Most traditions are connected
with devotion to saints or have their roots in rural life and in pagan rites (such as folk dances and
music) or in the historical events which took place in the region. During folk festivals or
exhibitions, Patron Saints’ festivals or historical parades, which always attract crowds of
tourists or people from surrounding towns, beautiful costumes of the past can be admired. The
calendar of special events includes also a lot of food festivals (the so-called sagre) and, many of
them are held in summer, when most tourists visit the region. So if really want to have an insight
into this region you had better include some of the following special events in your itinerary or
come here expressly to take part in some of them such as the Holy Week.
Patron saints’ festivals are celebrated with processions, live brass bands, fun fairs and stalls selling
cakes, grilled meat and other food, fireworks, artistic illuminations - the most spectacular Italian
illuminations can be seen at the festival held in honour of Saint Domenica at Scorrano ( Lecce).
The spectacular illuminations of Scorrano – Costumes of the past can be admired in historical parades
One of the most heartfelt religious festival is held on the third Sunday of October at Bitonto, when
barefooted men holding two-metre long candles follow in procession the statues of its protectors,
the Saints Doctors Cosmas and Damian (who are also Patron Saints of Alberobello and are
solemnly celebrated in this town from 25th till 28th September).
On the 8th May in Bari a festival is held in honour of St. Nicholas, the world-known patron
saint who takes gifts to children with the name of Saint Klaus. One day before the start of this
festival a pageant re-enacts the recovery of the remains of body of the saint, taken from Myra in
1087. The day after his statue is taken to sea, followed and surrounded by boats of all sizes.
Much alike the statues of Saint Theodore of Amasea and Saint Lawrence, Patron Saints of
Brindisi and the statue of the Patron Saint of Taranto, Saint Catald, are taken out to sea during
their local festivals.
2. The Madonna of the Martyrs, Patron Saint of sailors and fishermen at Molfetta, is also taken on
board of boats to be celebrated. On the 8th September in the early hours of the afternoon bare-
footed fishermen wearing T-shirts with the face of the Madonna and colored laces tied at the
ankles and arms, knock insistently at the door of the sanctuary and take her statue to a pier. Then,
among the crowd of citizens and of emigrants who have come back to their native town to take
part in this event, the statue is embarked onto the main boat chosen by lot and transported
around the port area for about four hours.
Molfetta: sea procession held in honour of Our Lady of the Martyrs
Other patron saints’ feast are celebrated with bonfires, especially St. Anthony the Abbot, the
Abbot who defied Hell’s fire to save sinners. The bonfires which are lit on 16th January at Novoli
are so spectacular (they reach the height of 20 metres) that reports have been made by the National
Geographic and by the Japanese press about them.
3. The big bonfire of Novoli
St. Conrad of Bavaria, co-Patron Saint of Molfetta, is also celebrated with bonfires on 9th
February. Beans, chick peas and pumpkin seeds are toasted bonfires and offered to participants. In
the past centuries people used to take the ashes of the sacred fire to their house (so as to spread its
warmth inside them) and farmers used to scatter them around their trees.
Molfetta: a bonfire held in honour of Saint Conrad
Other bonfires are related with religious beliefs: at Orsara on 1st November a festival which
reminds Halloween is celebrated. In fact candles are lit inside carved pumpkins but with a
different meaning from Halloween. In fact in this festival the stress in on light rather than on
darkness as candles aim at purifying souls. On the evening of 11th January of each year at
Castellana Grotte bonfires are lit instead to thank Our Lady of Vetrana for having saved the
town from a plague.
St. Orontius is also venerated for having saved the scenic town of Ostuni from a plague in 1657.
From 1793 the patron statue is followed on a Cavalcata (horse ride) by 30 men who, in a uniform
resembling the Napoleonic style, ride 30 richly barded horse along the small and climbing streets of
the town. Another important procession is held on Corpus Christi to commemorate the King of
4. France’s miraculous landing near Brindisi. In fact Saint Luis was coming back from the Holy Land
with the Eucharist, that Saladin had given him back for his respect of a deal, when he was
overtaken by a wild storm. He prayed and he survived the bad weather and the old archbishop rode
towards him with a white horse to save the Eucharist.
The Cavalcata of Ostuni and the Procession of the Cavallo Parato held at Brindisi
During the Holy Week processions reminding the Passion and Death of Christ are held throughout
the region: bare-footed and hooded processions are held in towns such as Taranto and
Noicattaro. Moving commemorative processions take place in many other towns of the region,
accompanied, sometimes in the middle of the night, by suggestive funeral marches. The
processions of the Five Mysteries and of the Passion of Molfetta, which work their way through
the streets of the town on Holy Friday and on Holy Saturday, are among the most famous of them.
Molfetta - The Pietà group of the Holy Saturday procession
The Challenge of Barletta, the battle which took place on 13th February 1503 when 13 Italian
Knights fought against 13 French Knights (and which is re-enacted each year in summer), is one of
the events related to pageants.
5. The Challenge of Barletta and the Scamiciata of Fasano
Historical rides reminding the period of Frederick’s II rule (with costume parades, medieval
tournaments and flag flyers shows) are held in many towns, in particular at Oria and at
Torremaggiore, the countryside district where the emperor died. One of the most famous historical
pageant, called the Scamiciata, is held on the third week of June at Fasano. It is the re-enactment
of the definitive victory of the inhabitants of this town over the Turks after years of raids.
Another deep-rooted festival is Carnival, when artistic papier-mâché floats parade along the main
streets of many towns of the region. Putignano boasts one of the most important Carnival festivals
in Italy. It starts on 26th December and for this reason it is one of the longest Carnivals in the world.
In fact in 1394, on that day, the corpse of Saint Stephen was brought to this town from Monopoli.
Farinella, a jester whose names comes from a peasant soup made of chickpea and barley flour
(farina) is the symbol of this Carnival, which is also held in a summer edition.
Other important Carnival festivals are held at Manfredonia, Gallipoli (where it starts, on 17th
January, with a bonfire lit to venerate St. Anthony the Abbot) and at Massafra, where there are no
crowd control barriers and people are directly involved in entertainment and fun.
Other traditions are further evidence of the special bonds between religion and countryside life:
the Feast of The Triumphal Cart, which reminds a contest in which a cart carrying the painting of
a Madonna was put half-way between the towns of Terlizzi and Bitonto and was won by the ox in
the direction of Terlizzi; the rite of the propitiatory Cross which is held every year in Molfetta.
6. This cross is covered with fresh fruit and land products and is taken in procession from the
Cathedral to the entranceway of the old town, where it is hung. Or the habit of eating plain moon-
shaped fritters filled with onions, or mozzarella or other ingredients on 11th November, S.Martin’s
day. This habit was started by the owner of a vast olive grove who, in order celebrate a big crop of
olives, had a big party where he offers fritters to all his farm workers. Another special event is
the banquet of St. Joseph, which is held on 18th and 19th of March in San Marzano (Taranto):
during this festival everyone can pick up food from the big tables which are laid in the square and
in the streets of the town.
A unique festival, during which flower floats parade, is held in Terlizzi, called the Town of
Flowers.
7. Some cultural festivals have also become famous in the last few decades, in particular the opera
Festival della Valle D’Itria - which is held in Martina Franca in the months of July and August –
and the Castel dei Mondi Festival, a theatre festival held in August and September in the famous
castle and in the surrounding town of Andria.
Most land and sea products are the theme of hundreds of food festivals which give the chance to
make people taste genuine locally grown or locally made products. They give also the chance to
spend leisure time with entertainment and fun. In fact many sagre are the occasion to listen to live
music or take part in concerts where pop stars are invited. In spite of the fact that food festivals are
often organised in summer some of them can be obviously organised only in the period a product is
cropped or produced.
Food festivals dedicated to orecchiette are organised at Martina Franca (on 12th July) Bisceglie
and Deliceto (both at the beginning of August). Other wheat products are also the theme of many
food festivals: festivals of focacce (thick pizzas topped with tomatoes) are organised at Cassano
delle Murge on 16th and 17th August and at Valenzano (on the 1st week of August); a festival of
calzone (a thick pizza stuffed with red onions and other ingredients) is organised on 16th and 17th
October at Acquaviva delle Fonti where a red onion festival is also held in the same period. At
Bari a festival dedicated to baked wheat products is held in the last week of October; at
Giovinazzo a festival dedicated to bread rolls filled with oil preserved food (the so-called
granny’s roll) is among the summer events calendar. In Salento there are several sagre of friselle
(dried bread which is dampened with water and topped with tomatoes, olive oil, oregano and salt).
Fruit festivals are also held in many towns: a cherry variety called ferrovia (which means
railway, because these cherries are exported all over Europe) is produced at Conversano and Turi
where they are celebrated in June; delicious peaches from Canosa are honoured in this town from
31st July to 1st August; watermelons refresh people at Melpignano on 21 July; grapes, which in
the past were picked up while people danced and sang, can be tasted from August till September in
the squares of Adelfia, Rutigliano, Noicattaro and Grottaglie. At Rutigliano, a town which also
dedicates a festival to its earthenware whistles on St. Anthony the Abbot’s day, a prize is
awarded to the biggest bunch of grapes.
A wine-tasting national festival called Calici di Stelle is also held in many towns, a good to taste
delicious Apulia wines
Among the festivals which best characterize Apulian summers are those dedicated to sea products:
urchins are eaten at Porto Badisco on 4th in August, octopuses can be eaten raw o grilled at
8. Torre Canne - a hamlet of Fasano - or at the end of July at the spectacular festival of Mola di
Bari. At Molfetta, one of the most famous fishing ports of the Adriatic Sea, a festival in where
people can taste blue fish is held in July.
Some festivals are dedicated to vegetables: the asparagus festival, organized at Candela in June
and the artichoke festivals of San Ferdinando di Puglia (from 23rd to 26th October) and
Trinitapoli (from 27th November to 1st December).
In autumn several food festivals are obviously dedicated to olive oil and, one of them, called
Frantoi aperti, concerns thirty oil mills of the following tows: Adelfia, Alberobello, Andria,
Bisceglie, Bitonto, Bitritto, Castellana Grotte, Conversano, Monopoli, Molfetta, Palo del
Colle, Sannicandro, Toritto and Trani.
Tasty cardoncelli mushrooms can be eaten on the itinerant and original festival which takes place
in the astonishing landscape of Higher Murge but also at Noci (at the beginning of October) and
Putignano (in October and November).
Other autumn festivals concern the new wines which are produced in this period and which are
often matched with chestnuts. The most famous one is held in the courtyards of Noci (the so-called
gnostre) where in December another famous festival, called Pettole nelle Gnostre, gives visitors
the chance of eating delicious fritters coated with chocolate.
People who like food festivals should not miss the Sagra della zampina on 25 and 26th September
at Sammichele di Bari. This sagra is based on a sausage made of mixed minced meat and seasoned
with sheep cheese, parsley, hot pepper and fresh tomato; it is put into bowels, rolled up and roasted
on traditional barbecues. Visitor can eat zampine at the outdoor tables laid out by butchers.
A real treat!!
And if you come in summer, do not lose at least one of the evenings dedicated to the pizzica and
the tarantella folk dances.
The pizzica is danced in Salento and has its roots in the belief people had that women who were
bitten by a spider while they were working in the fields, in order to free themselves from this
venom, had to dance for long hours at the endless obsessive rhythm of tambourines which induced
a natural trance.
9. A lot of evenings are dedicated in Salento to the pizzica folk dance, but the most spectacular one is
the so-called Notte della Taranta, which is held at Melpignano at the end of August. On that
occasion young people jump and whirl all night long, entranced by the rhythm of this captivating
Apulian music. The pizzica has been included in the immaterial heritage list of the Unesco and
has been defined as the Italian blues by the Wall Street Journal (because as the blues, it is deeply-
rooted in peasant life and it is extremely popular among people from all walks of life)
The Carpino Folk Festival is the most important showcase of the tarantella and is a further
tourist attraction for those who spend their summer in the Gargano promontory. The word
tarantella refers to all the other Southern Italian dances that have spread from the Modern Age
on. In the Gargano area tarantelle are mainly serenades dedicated to the beloved woman and were
sung in the streets of the small villages of this area. Guitars, tambourines and castanets are
essential instruments of this music.