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…
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…
“Museum Night” in St. Petersburg
In the "Night of Museums" almost all the city's museums, showrooms, Library, Galleries open their doors to visitors from six o'clock in the evening until six in the morning. Many of them organize special tours and exhibitions, quiz and presentation, master classes, and more. Most schools are open only 6 dinner to 23, remaining until the early hours. Это ежегодное событие, which…
Colorful Festival in St. Petersburg
Festival of colors 'Holi' will be held in St. Petersburg 11 July. More 5000 Participants will sprinkle each other inks of different colors and shades. This day, expected, will be the most colorful day of the year! In Indian culture, there is a special tradition, uniting all Hindus in one bright color society - a festival of colors 'Holi'. It passes worldwide, giving people…
Festival of Lights in Berlin, Germany (Festival of Lights)
Фестиваль проводится ежегодно в Октябре. В это время Берлин превращается в город, полный огней. Искусная подсветка зданий, скульптур и достопримечательностей делает этот фестиваль уникальным и всемирно известным. Местные и зарубежные художники сооружают световые инсталляции, превращая город в огромную сцену. Они рассказывают истории, подчеркивая элементы культуры, искусства, ремесла. Улицы, скверы, исторические памятки и достопримечательности: all wrapped up…