The festival of snakes in Italy (Procession of Serpari)
The event takes place every first Thursday of May. This holiday – one of the strangest festivals in Italy, takes place in a small village in Abruzzan Cocullo. People decorate the statue of St. Dominic(Defender of snake bites) precious stones, money and live snakes. Dressed bear statue in the village, together with snakes, which not only twists around the statue, but also those, who is it…
Festival "The lights of the Rhine" (Rhine in Flames)
Festival "Lights Rhine" is a fireworks festival and historic installations, which is held annually in Germany from May to September. The festival starts in Bonn, and then continues in all major cities, standing on the river Rhine. During the festival the magnificent light shows, pyrotechnic show, Parade of ships, fireworks are held and jousting tournaments. Ancient castles and churches, standing on the shore, highlighted…
Graduation party “Scarlet Sails”
Festival “Scarlet Sails” takes place in St. Petersburg annually during the White Nights. It is timed to celebrate the high school graduates, the end of their training. The official part of the festival "Scarlet Sails - 2015" will be held on the night 19 on June 20, at the Palace Square and Vasilevsky Island, and guests will be able to see the fireworks show on the banks of the Neva. In 23 hours…
The Venice Carnival (Carnival Of Venice)
Carnival of Venice - a grand celebration in Italy, which is held annually in Venice. This festival – One of the most remarkable and amazing carnivals in the world. Duration of about 2 weeks, and the start date is selected according to the beginning of Catholic Lent. This ancient festival, the first mention of which relate to 11 Ages, took place after the harvest in honor of…
Carnival in Nice, France
One of the oldest, scale, ярких и зрелищных фестивалей мира является карнавал в Ницце. Празднование приходится на вторую половину февраля. Корни праздника уходят в далекий 1294 .03, тогда Карл II Анжуйский захотел развлечься в этих местах. Карнавал был настолько фееричным, что даже вызвал призрение церкви. But, несмотря ни на что, традиции передавались из поколения в поколение,…