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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) intangible cultural heritage elements are the non-physical traditions and practices performed by a people. As part of a country's cultural heritage , they include celebrations, festivals, performances, oral traditions, music, and the making of handicrafts. [ 1 ]
The Fallas (Valencian: Falles; Spanish: Fallas) is a traditional celebration held annually in commemoration of Saint Joseph in the city of Valencia, Spain.The five main days celebrated are from 15 to 19 March, [1] [2] while the Mascletà, a pyrotechnic spectacle of firecracker detonation, takes place every day from 1 to 19 March.
Romanian Roma use parsley leaves to heal bruises. [106] Roma suffering from illness often seek treatment from a Romani doctor, an elderly Roma who uses traditional medicines such as herbs. [107] Roma may refuse to seek medical help from non-Roma and use healers, magic, prayer or herbal remedies for illnesses. [108] A drabarni is a Romani female ...
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that’s associated with death, but it’s far from a sad holiday. Instead, it’s a time to celebrate the lives of those who have ...
The celebrations start at noon on 6 July and continue until midnight on 14 July. A firework (chupinazo) starts the celebrations and the popular song Pobre de mí is sung at the end. The most known event of the festival is the running of the bulls, which begins at 8 am each day on 7–14 July, but the festival involves many other traditional and ...
Not so different from the U.S., people in Spain honor San Valentín, or Saint Valentine, on Feb. 14 and celebrate the holiday much like Americans, with gifts, romantic dinners and other sweet ...
It is also traditionally and commonly referred to as the Día de la Hispanidad (Hispanicity, Spanishness Day [1]), commemorating Spanish legacy worldwide, especially in Hispanic America. [2] The National Day of Spain is the day of celebration on which the Spanish people commemorate the country's history, recognize and appreciate achievements ...
The royal began his European tour in Romania on Thursday, and he kicked it off in memorable fashion. Prince Charles kicks off European tour with traditional dance in Romania Skip to main content