Feast of the Fallas in Valencia, Spain
By one of the most important festivals in Spain include the Fallas festival. It is celebrated not only in the capital of Spain, but also in other areas of the autonomous communities. No reliable information about the origin of this tradition. Medieval chronicles tell of fires, in which the townspeople burned wood and old furniture, celebrating the arrival of spring. Other sources associated with the holiday carpentry…
Songkran – Thai new year
Songkran Festival (Songkran) is a massive pouring water, using any means available – buckets, water pistols and other weapons. During the 3 hot days this crazy battle lasts, which is the highlight of the year. And the old, and young, all take to the streets and watered each other. Pouring water is a sacred ritual, which allows you to wash off…