Friday, 25 March 2011
Saturday, 19 March 2011
My first Saint Patrick's Day in the USA
St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, Savannah.
As you probably know there are lots of Irish immigrants and people of Irish ancestry in the USA, so Saint Patick's Day is feasted here as if it was an American festivity, with huge and colourful parades, and green everywhere!
In Savannah, Georgia, the parade began at 10h00 and lasted until 2h00 p.m. I really enjoyed every moment. Lots of music, family picnic in every park of the city, people giving kisses and more people :0) The dress code was respected. All you could see was GREEN! What a great day!!!!!!!!!
(Text and photos by Elisabete Carvalho, a Portuguese living in the USA)
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Dress Green, Bring Good Luck to You!
Tomorrow is Saint Patrick's Day. So, Don't forget to wear something GREEN!
Saint Patrick's symbols
Symbols:
Shamrock - The Irish have considered shamrocks as good-luck symbols since earliest times, and today people of many other nationalities also believe they bring good luck.
Leprechaun - A leprechaun is an Irish fairy who looks like a small, old man about 2 feet tall. He is often dressed like a shoemaker, with a crooked hat and a leather apron. According to legend, leprechauns are aloof and unfriendly. They live alone, and pass the time making shoes. They also have a hidden pot of gold!
Color Green - Wearing the color green is considered an act of paying tribute to Ireland. It is said that it also brings good luck, especially when worn on St. Patrick's Day.
Harp - The harp is an ancient musical instrument used in Ireland for centuries. It is also a symbol of Ireland.
Tuesday, 15 March 2011
Monday, 14 March 2011
Dublin goes Green for St. Patrick's Festival 2011
This year Dublin City is going green for St. Patrick’s Festival! To celebrate Ireland’s national holiday, they have launched an initiative called ‘Greening the City,’ asking all businesses and venues to turn their lights green to create a city-wide illumination for the duration of the festival (16th to 20th March).
On the 17th, there will be a parade. In honour of Dublin’s UNESCO City of Literature designation the festival parade will bring specially commissioned short story “Brilliant” by Roddy Doyle, to life on the streets of Dublin.
Inspired by the story; Ireland’s finest performance companies will present the chapters in their own style. Marching bands from Ireland and across the globe will animate the streets with their musical mastery as they march through the heart of Dublin city.
Saturday, 12 March 2011
Discover Ireland!
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