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FESTIVALS
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In Great Britain
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JANUARY
THE NIGHT OF ROBERT BURNS
Known in medieval Celtic culture as a storyteller, verse maker and composer, the word "Bard" has become synonymous with the world's greatest poets. However, few are as celebrated as Scotland's own 'National Bard'.
Said night is traditionally celebrated with food, drinks, dances and poetry readings.
FEBRUARY
THE CHINESE NEW YEAR
At the end of January or beginning of February in London and Great Britain the Chinese New Year is celebrated, with lively festivities and a huge parade, it is the largest festival of its kind outside of Asia, in which more than 700,000 people usually participate and usually take place in Rafalgar Square, Chinatown and the West End.
Typically, the celebrations last up to a week and include different events such as exhibitions or concerts. At this time, Chinatown restaurants also offer special dishes and the Dim Shum festival is celebrated.
Once the parade is over, it usually goes to Rafalgar Square where concerts, theater shows, acrobatic numbers, talks, etc. will be held. In addition to a small gastronomic market where some of the most typical dishes of the Chinese New Year are found.
SAINT PATRICK'S DAY
MARCH
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated every March 17 in Northern Ireland and in some cities in Great Britain, there it is a tradition to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland with festivals, parades, carnivals and concerts in Northern Ireland and throughout Great Britain, with parade in London included.
This festival started lasting 3 days and currently, it lasts five days. The largest St. Patrick's Day parade takes place in New York and is witnessed by more than two million spectators.
