Festivals in

Spain

László Tamás

The Holly Week („Semana Santa”)

in Sevilla, the last week before Easter

Life of Jesus Christ

60.000 brothers and 57 confradías (brotherhoods)

The Sevilla Spring Fair

in Seville From Monday to along six days

The parade of carriages and the bullring

The Fiestas del Pilar

Fest in Zaragoza

Virgin Mary appeared to Saint James

Many visitors and big interest

The holiday lasts for 7 days

08:00 - „Vaquillas”, the amateur bullfighting.

„Manana”

Good recreation opportunities: celebrations , parades and parties

In the night Zaragoza streets tuned to the entertainment

Carnivals usually during in February

Music Festivals

The festival internacional de Benicássim

• Annual festival

• Pop and rock

Very big musical supply, many artists and bands

FestImad

• in Madrid• Alternative rock

EventsSeveral cities have hosted international events, including:

The 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona,

The Universal Fair of 1992 in Seville,

The Universal Exposition of Seville (Expo ’92) took place from April 20 to October 12, 1992.

Expo

Expo 2008: „Water and Sustainable Development”

These take place every five years

Area proportion:

25% main buildings, 75% water park

Water Tower by Enrique de Teresa.

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