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On June 30, people of all ages from all over the country come to the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria to meet the early morning sunrise over the sea. This is how one of the youngest Bulgarian holidays takes place - Dzhulaya. It originated in the 70s of the last century, along with the hippie movement

Peru is an ancient land of the Incas, rich in national traditions and colorful holidays. One of them is the day of the Virgin of Carmen de Chincha, in honor of which real celebrations are organized, known all over the world as the street folk music festival “Festival de Virgen del Carmen”

Ukraine celebrates Independence Day on August 24. It was on this day that the Declaration of Independence of the country was drawn up. This is a holiday that is important for every Ukrainian, celebrations are held in all cities and congratulations are heard

The Belgian resort town of Blankenberg has opened its doors to fans of sculptural art. The material of works of art will be sand. An international sand sculpture festival will be held here until the end of summer. Teams from the USA, China, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Great Britain take part in it

Every 4th Sunday in July, Peruvians celebrate Pisco Sur Cocktail Day. It is the most popular alcoholic beverage in the country. It is prepared on the basis of Pisco grape vodka, which has been drunk in Peru since the 16th century. This unusual holiday was officially established in 1999

Once again, from July 20 to August 20, the annual, already traditional Festival of Tourism and Trade is being held in Egypt. It is held in the famous tourist cities of the country - Giza, Alexandria, Hurghada, Cairo, as well as the adjacent territory

Not a single celebration is complete without beautiful congratulations. And if the basis of the congratulatory speech was a wise folk parable, then from this it becomes simply unforgettable. Birthday toasts are the best excuse to express love

Every year on September 17, the United States celebrates Constitution and Citizenship Day. This date was established by order of the former President of the country, George W. Bush, in 2001. In addition, since 1955, the period from September 17 to 23 has been designated by the American government as Constitution Week

Every year, the second Saturday of September in Ukraine is the Day of Physical Culture and Sports. This holiday was introduced by presidential decree on June 29, 19994. In 2012, it falls on September 8th. The purpose of this holiday is to familiarize the population of Ukraine with an active healthy lifestyle

Going to the Czech Republic, you want to see not only modern buildings, but also get acquainted with its stories, plunge into the atmosphere of ancient times and legends, which are associated with the development of the state. Such an opportunity is provided by the Feast of the Five-Petal Rose, which is celebrated annually in Cesky Krumlov

The Festival of Festivals is an international fiction film festival that takes place annually in St. Petersburg on June 23-29. In 2000, the city authorities classified it as one of the most significant cultural events in the city. The first International Film Festival was held in 1993

September 22, 2012 in America will celebrate the Day of women in business (American Business Women's Day). The date coincides with the founding of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), which initiated a new national holiday. It was approved by President Ronald Reagan back in 1986

All-Ukrainian Day of Libraries is celebrated in the country on September 30. On this holiday, the House of Books organizes many interesting events, various actions and thematic evenings dedicated to their main wealth - books. This still very young holiday was established in 1998 by the decree of the President of Ukraine

Swedish Flag Day has been considered a national holiday in the country since 1983. It was based on two historical events: on June 6, 1523, Gustav Erickson became king of Sweden. And on June 6, 1809, a new Swedish Constitution was adopted in the country

Held annually in Belgium, the Caribbean Festival provides an alternative to an expensive trip to Cuba for all tourists with a passion for Cuban culture. The Caribbean Festival in Belgium is traditionally held 2 times a year - in the spring (in March) and in the summer (in August)

Festival Grec or Festival Grec de Barcelona is an international festival of theater, dance, music and circus art that will take place in Barcelona for the 36th time. This celebration of contemporary art attracts millions of tourists, renowned cultural figures and politicians from all over the world to Spain

While the Orthodox Church is trying to prove that Halloween cannot be celebrated, young people are looking on the Internet for original outfits for costume parties. It is foolish to ignore the interest in this holiday, which is becoming more and more popular in Russia from year to year

In the middle of the 19th century, or rather in the summer of 1875, the first Azerbaijani newspaper "Ekinchi", which means "Plowman" in Russian, debuted. That is why, after the republic gained independence in 1991, the National Press Day is annually celebrated in Azerbaijan on July 22

Museum Night is an exciting event that takes place once a year in many European countries. It is becoming traditional in our country as well. In 2012, in St. Petersburg, as in Moscow and many other cities of Russia, the event was held on the night of May 19-20

On August 17, Argentines commemorate General Francisco de San Martin. This courageous and outstanding person, who contributes to the liberation of the Latin American peoples from the yoke of the Spanish colonialists, is revered in the country as a saint and has kept his memory for more than a century and a half

The Danish Carnival, the largest event of its kind in Scandinavia, is held every year in the north of the country in the city of Aalborg. Here you can see performances by bands from all over Europe, dance numbers and tricks performed by real professionals

The next Day of Czech Statehood will be held on September 28, 2012. This holiday is special for the inhabitants of the country, because it coincides with the Day of the patron saint of the Czech Republic, Prince Wenceslas. It was on September 28, over 1000 years ago, that he died a martyr's death

Every year thousands of tourists come to Holland - a country with a lot of attractions and an interesting history. Among the things to see in Holland are numerous museums and exhibitions, for which you need to purchase tickets. The days of historical heritage, during which the doors of cultural institutions are open to everyone, will help significantly save money

Since 2001, an interesting and unusual event has been held in Berlin and Potsdam - "The Long Night of Science". One day in early summer, from 5 pm to 1 am, the doors of research laboratories are opened in front of everyone, and various events aimed at popularizing science are held

In Belgium, the Day of the French Community is celebrated annually on September 27. This day is the culmination of the struggle of the Belgian population against the Dutch occupation. The holiday is celebrated by the entire French-speaking population - the Walloons

On August 29, in the Spanish province of Valencia (municipality of Buñol), the traditional La Tomatina festival ended, which has won worldwide fame over the decades. Every year this unusual event attracts many fans of exotic entertainment from different parts of the world to Spain

Spanish holidays and festivals are truly crazy. They capture into the whirlpool of passions and emotions not only local residents, but also tourists, who often come specially for the start of the celebrations. La Tomatina, the “tomato party” in Valencia, Spain, is also not modest

According to the Guinness Book of Records, the International Sand Sculpture Festival in Belgium is the largest event of this format in the world. To organize a real holiday, 600 trucks with sand were delivered to the Belgian city of Blankenberge

Located on the Balkan Peninsula and consisting of the continental and Adriatic parts, Croatia is a very picturesque place. During the summer months, it attracts a large number of tourists. In addition to the impeccably clean sea, 4000 kilometers of coastline, luxurious pine forests and healing springs with mineral water, Croatia is also interesting for its traditions and holidays that are held annually in this country

Unction or Blessing of Oil is one of the Sacraments of the Orthodox Church. At this sacred service, the servants of the Temple and believers pray for deliverance from physical and mental ailments. Thanks to this, a person receives God's grace, forgiveness of sins and help in healing

For several decades, the Dutch city of Rotterdam has hosted one of the largest and most festive events in the world. This is a port festival that takes place annually on the first weekend of September. The port festival in Rotterdam is very popular

The Andrei Tarkovsky International Film Festival "Mirror" was established in 2007 in honor of the 75th anniversary of the great film director. The festival traditionally shows art-house films by directors that are associated with the work of A

Sardinian Cavalcade (Cavalcade Sarda) - a festival taking place in the Italian city of Sassari. Its history is connected with a visit to the island of the King of Italy Umberto I in 1899, on the occasion of the arrival of the monarch, residents came out in traditional costumes to the streets of the city to greet him

The London Architecture and Design Festival is part of a large cultural festival program that will last 12 weeks in the UK capital in 2012 and will end on 9 September. Within its framework, the first Velonnight on foggy Albion was launched. The "

Tatiana's day originated in Ancient Rome and was named after the great martyr Tatiana. From childhood, Tatiana was a very pious child, and when she grew up, she began to serve in the church and carry the word of God to people. But at this time, the government in Rome changed, and the new leadership decided to return to the pagan gods

On September 1 and 2, 2012, the 865th anniversary of the capital was celebrated in Moscow. More than 600 different events were held in the city, over 1.5 million people took part in the celebration. On Poklonnaya Gora on September 1 and 2, the "

Ramadan is a Muslim holiday that begins on the new moon of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and lasts 28 days. In Egypt, during Ramadan, a lot changes up to the opening hours of establishments, but in resort cities where tourists rest, this is not too noticeable

Undoubtedly, the folk holiday of Ivan Kupala absorbed the most mysterious and romantic signs and beliefs from the ancient Slavic ancestors. Following the introduction of the Gregorian calendar, the summer solstice (June 24) was moved as the celebration date to July 7

Every year in Turkey, the sacred holiday of Ramadan is held, to which almost all residents are timed. This centuries-old tradition is observed throughout the entire Islamic world, but each country celebrates this holiday in its own way. In Turkey, Ramadan is celebrated especially vividly, it is not only a strict fast, but also mutual help between people, spiritual purification, unprecedented generosity, rest and entertainment

On February 15, the Russian Orthodox Church celebrates the Meeting. This is the final stage of the Christmas holidays. It is dedicated to the cleansing of the Virgin Mary and the bringing to the temple of Jesus of Nazareth. What a feast of the Presentation The meeting is referred to the twelve-year holidays