The Colorful Spanish fiestas and festivals are as unique and diverse as the nation and its people. While most Spanish fiestas and festivals are celebrated nationally, there are many who observed regionally, a direct result of diversified regional history of this historic campaign. It seems that if there is one thing that people know all in Spain, how to do it at the party. To visit, in fact, no matter what time of year a tourist chooses, there are some important celebration happening somewhere in Spain, and you are always welcome in.
The majority of the population of Spain is Roman Catholic. bviously
the most important holidays and observances Christian play an important role in the life of the average Spaniard, with Christmas and Easter are important. Christmas is so important that his latest remarks on December 8 to January 6. There are however several Spanish fiestas and festivals with these festivals that are unique to the citizens of Spain and many festivals and celebrations, the Spanish traditions and not well known elsewhere are connected.
The new year brings in Spain Spanish fiestas and festivals in the country. Revelers gather in the streets surrounding the arrival of midnight to wait. In some areas, people wear masks and elaborate costumes, creating an atmosphere similar to the Brazilian Carnivale or New Orleans at Mardi Gras. A great tradition has celebrants attempting to eat twelve grapes during the last 12 seconds before midnight. Success will bring happiness. It is not so easy when you’re drunk … After midnight, the party continues until dawn, and more.
The procession of the Magi celebrated in the 5 January. It is associated with Christmas and the Epiphany, in many respects, a Spanish version of Santa Claus, the belief is that they bring gifts, lttle.
The Spanish probably the largest carnival national Spanish fiesta and celebration in Spain. Place in mid February or early March, the celebrations will be marked by the singing in the streets and gaiety throughout the country.
In Barcelona, one of the largest cities in Spain, begins in March-thirds of the Spanish festival of San Medir, the patron saint of the city. Travel consultants say it is to visit one of the better times, because people are too in a festive atmosphere and welcome visitors to the city is celebrated with much. This happiness begins again April 23 with the Spanish festival of the patron saint of Catalonia, Sant Jordi. People come from all over the city to the beach and party.
As with most Spanish festivals and celebrations, there are lots of drink involved.
Spanish ferias
A week long feria is used by most cities each year. Most of these specific religious festivals in collaboration with the celebrations and have a drink with joy and celebration well. During a feria people dress in traditional costumes and festive day and night to drink, dance and sing. Bullfights are also often held during the fairs.
Some cities celebrate holidays and festivals of San Fermin in Spain (also known as San Fermin) in Spain and is one of the biggest festivals can be found in the northern regions of the country. The most famous festival is undoubtedly the bulls in Pamplona. This game (which must be seen … but not necessarily participate in) takes place at the launch of week-long festival in July 7. Many travelers visit the city intends to advance, and that it was joining one of the most exciting experiences of their lives. Caution is advised, however, as every year there are participants in this case, who do not live to tell about it later …
(I run two years ago traditionally drunk, and I saw a fellow Australian comrade hit by a bull was 10 yards … This happens because one of the bulls turned and attacked. Usually cops fear to think of anything, but are running).
One of the most interesting festivals is the celebration of August La Tomatina, the Tomato Festival. Place in Bunyol, near Valencia, the celebration of the Tomatina begins the last week of August with the main event, a “battle of tomatoes” massive arrives on Wednesday. The tomato fight is exactly what its name implies a struggle in which participants throw (usually all in the city, locals and tourists) for tomatoes, shirts and other items to the other.
Tomatina Fight is world famous and attracts many visitors each year. As such, the city had to develop a set of rules for fighting tomato. Relatively simple and is intended to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all, the rules are:
No bottles or objects that could cause an accident
No tearing Shirts
Tomatoes must be crushed before discarded
Be careful with trucks carrying tomatoes
If the second banger is fired, must stop throwing tomatoes. See more please visit TomatoBattle.com.
Can not see a day after a direct hit from a tomato, not to rely on locals to respect the rules and no enforcement. Fighting for his life with a tomato in each hand and bring something of value to the fight.
