MARCH HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
In Russia There are many traditions and holidays that are inherent in our culture. We like to celebrate them with great fun. Also in other countries there are their own customs, festivals. Every self-respecting traveler should at least once visit one of these walks.
To feel part of another culture, part of another world. For those who are ready to hit the road right now, a bit about the March holidays abroad.
The choice for tourists is unlimited.
Those who cannot imagine their lives without music should go straight to Europe. In March it is the most musical part of the world - festivals will be held in Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, Switzerland, Finland.
From 16 to 1 April, Budapest will host the main cultural event for the whole city. Hungary Film festival, art exhibitions, concerts of chamber, symphonic and even jazz music and, of course, a lot of dances.
In Finland Musica nova Festival will be held from March 10 to 17. The city of Helsinki will simply drown in cheerful sounds. The traditional idea will take all participants across continents and cultures, creating an all-encompassing portrait of existing music in the world.
The jazz festival is very popular among the public. He'll pass through France in Grenoble from 14 to 31 March. All the streets will become one concert venue. Concerts will be held not only in clubs, but also in city museums and theaters.
Paris will be covered for a month (from March 6 to April 6) by a festival of imagination. It will be held in the Paris Palace of Culture of the Peoples of the World. The main thing in this festival is the spirit of freedom – freedom of creative perception, self-expression, freedom of feelings. It is a piece of another culture, and to understand it requires pure, unconstrained perception.
The holiday will cover Ireland for a couple of days - from March 15-19. But in this short time, you can have plenty of fun. There will be a festive fair in Dublin. On the 17th there will be a large costume parade, which is simply not to be missed. This is a colorful event that will be remembered for a lifetime. Not without performances of street theaters, pyrotechnic shows, cheerful music and dances.
In the beautiful city of Florence in Italy The Giotto Jazz started. It began on March 3 and will last until April 15. Concerts will be held mainly on weekends. But in any case, this event will leave a lot of impressions.
Mart, London - St. Patrick's Day. The holiday opens with a parade from Hyde Park to White Hall. After that, all the fun is localized mainly in Trafalgar Square. In the Covent Garden area, you will be able to taste Irish food and dance in the style of "Cailey" in honor of the festival of Irish art.
In Austria There will be a rather unusual festival – the festival of accordionists. It will be held in Vienna until March 25. It will gather real stars from all over the world. They perform both classical and jazz music. There are usually national teams from countries such as Bulgaria, Turkey, Serbia. The festival will be accompanied by silent film sessions.
You can also visit in the spring. Holland. It is at this time that flowers begin to bloom – tulips. Within two months in the open-air pavilions, specialists will show everyone a lot of different types. Many, especially the most impressionable, will probably not hold back and buy a couple. You can also admire the kingdom of tulips in the Keikenhof garden. It is open from March 20 to May. It is one of the most visited places in the world. And I have to say, it's really beautiful.
A magnificent spectacle will open in front of tourists in ValenciaSpain). A parade of giant papier-mache figures will end the festival of San Jose. From these dolls, the best one is chosen, and then she goes to the local museum. The rest are burned. This holiday is similar to our Maslenitsa.
In early March, the Holi holiday is celebrated - a festival of colors. It is dedicated to Krishna and signifies the coming of spring. In India On this day, everyone sprinkles each other with colored powder and waters with colored water. It is believed that the more colors on a person, the more he is loved by others. But do not worry about spoiled clothes and skin – paint is easy to wash and absolutely harmless.
The largest number of elephants can be seen in the city of Jaipur at a festival dedicated to these beautiful animals. Animals are dressed in beautiful fabrics and decorated with bright flowers.
In Canada in March comes the “sugar season”: at this time, maple juice is collected, in honor of which the festival is held throughout the country. From maple juice make a lot of sweets: candy, chocolate, caramel, cotton candy. Therefore, many “delicious” events are planned during the holiday.
For those who prefer Asia, go to Hong Kong. In March, many tourists come here for a holiday with a difficult to pronounce name – “Chung Chao Ban”. It's all about competition. It is necessary to climb the 20-meter tower, but not quite ordinary. It is covered with plastic "scones". They need to be recruited as much as possible, because whoever has more of them, he won.
Each country has its own traditions and customs. Each of them is attractive and interesting in their own way. Choose the ones that are nearer to your soul and go on your way.
Unforgettable travel for you!
Ekaterina Soldatchenkova
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