Have you ever seen samba dancers? They prepare their costumes and decorations throughout the year and at the same time that they perfect their techniques and performance. This party has been celebrated in South America before Lent for hundreds of years.
Volpin, M. (2011) Rio Carnaval, Sambodromo, Carnival, Brazil, Party. Taken from http://bit.ly/2ly5fFQ
Have you ever celebrated New Year in mid February? A very ancient culture has observed this very important holiday approximately between middle January to middle February. People disguise with customes, dance and play; they also enjoy fireworks.
Wiroj (2015) The Lion dance, Chinese New Year, China Town. Taken from http://bit.ly/2mjrbZN
Have you ever seen a gree river? Particular immigrant communities living in the USA, especially Boston, Chicago and other European countries have commemorated Christianity’s arrival to this country. People have celebrated their culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a lot of green…including rivers dyed in green!
Sam (2014) Chicago, Chicago River, St Patrick’s day, Dowtown. Taken from http://bit.ly/2meX1qg
Have you ever worn a classy costume and an elaborate mask? This stylish, colorful fest has taken place since 1162. Some of the creative and varied masks are identified with their own names and others according to people’s different occupations. The carnival attracts many theaters troupes to participate in it.
Steph (2014) Carnival, Venice, Carnival of Venice, Masks, Italy. Taken from http://bit.ly/2m0X4UF
Have you ever played with food? This celebration that takes place on the last Wednesday of August, has attracted many locals and tourists. The fun of this fest is to throw tomatoes to everyone! It seems like the city turns into tomato soup!
Sánchez, M. (2008) Tomatina, Buñol, Valencia. Taken from http://bit.ly/2m0RyBe
Have you ever brought food to the cemetery? One of the most important celebrations of this country is to honor the deceased by bringing food, drinks, candles, pictures, toys and other personal belongings of those who loved ones have died. The most popular symbol of this festivity may be the sugar skulls, which represent death as something natural and even cheerful.
Sánchez, M. (2008) Sugar skulls, Culture, Painting, México. Taken from http://bit.ly/2lZsIDx