Guy Fawkes (Bonfire Night) is a public holiday, but not a bank holiday, celebrated on the evening of November 5th in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. In recent years, however, the festivities have expanded to a few days before and after the actual date. The holiday is celebrated as the annual commemoration of the “Gunpowder Plot”, in which a group of Catholic conspirators around Guy Fawkes wanted to blow up Parliament in London on the night of November 5, 1605 during a stay by the Protestant King James I. During the festivities, dolls of the most famous of the conspirators, Guy Fawkes, are burned on burning pyre. Today however it is called “bad taste”
Notting Hill Carnival is an event held annually in August in the London borough of Notting Hill. The carnival has been organized by the Caribbean residents since 1950 and is an occasion to celebrate the rich culture of the Caribbean. The Notting Hill Carnival attracts an average of 1.5 million visitors each year.
Remembrance Day is the day on which not only in Great Britain but also in France and Belgium the victims of the First World War and other wars are honored. The official ceremony is generally attended by war veterans. King George V introduced Remembrance Day on November 7, 1919.
Edinburgh International Festival is one of the largest cultural festivals in Great Britain and includes a program of contemporary theater, dance, opera and music over a period of three weeks. At the same time, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival takes place, which has developed into one of the largest art festivals in the world in recent years. In contrast to the established artists of the Edinburgh International Festival, the youngsters are presented here. One of the best opportunities on the European cultural calendar for young artists to get noticed.
Glastonbury Festival is the largest outdoor festival in the world. It is best known for its music programming, but it also features contemporary dance, theater, and comedy performances.
Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace (London): The changing of the guard is one of the most popular spectacles for visitors to London. Although widely considered a ceremonial matter, the guards still have their original security function for Buckingham Palace.
New Year’s Day Parade, Parliament Square (London) is a parade held annually in London’s West End with 10,000 performance artists roaming the streets. The parade begins in Parliament Square and continues through Whitehall and Trafalgar Square to Piccadilly Circus and Green Park. The move is used to raise money for charitable organizations.
Trooping of the Color, Westminster, London in June is a military ceremony held by Commonwealth regiments and British forces. Past military achievements are exhibited at this event.
Chinese New Year celebrations
in Chinatown, Soho, London
Guy Fawkes (Bonfire Night)
Guy Fawkes (Bonfire Night) is a public holiday, but not a bank holiday, celebrated on the evening of November 5th in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. In recent years, however, the festivities have expanded to a few days before and after the actual date. The holiday is celebrated as the annual commemoration of the “Gunpowder Plot”, in which a group of Catholic conspirators around Guy Fawkes wanted to blow up Parliament in London on the night of November 5, 1605 during a stay by the Protestant King James I. During the festivities, dolls of the most famous of the conspirators, Guy Fawkes, are burned on burning pyre. Today, however, it is considered “bad taste” to burn the doll and what remains are the fires and fireworks.
Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is an event held annually in August in the Notting Hill district of London. The carnival has been organized by the Caribbean residents since 1950 and is an occasion to celebrate the rich culture of the Caribbean. The Notting Hill Carnival attracts an average of 1.5 million visitors each year. Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is the day on which the victims of the First World War and other wars are honored not only in Great Britain but also in France and Belgium. The official ceremony is generally attended by war veterans. King George V introduced Remembrance Day on November 7, 1919. Edinburgh International Festival Das
Edinburgh International Festival is one of the largest cultural festivals in Great Britain and includes a program of contemporary theater, dance, opera and music over a period of three weeks.
Edinburgh Fringe Festival
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival takes place at the same time as the Edinburgh International Festival and has developed into one of the largest art festivals in the world in recent years.
In contrast to the established artists of the Edinburgh International Festival, the youngsters are presented here. One of the best opportunities on the European cultural calendar for young artists to get noticed.
Glastonbury Festival i
Glastonbury Festival is the largest outdoor festival in the world. It is best known for its music programming, but it also features contemporary dance, theater, and comedy performances.
Changing of the Guard, Buckingham Palace (London): The changing of the guard is one of the most popular spectacles for visitors to London. Although widely considered a ceremonial matter, the guards still have their original security function for Buckingham Palace.
New Year’s Day Parade, Parliament Square (London) is an annual parade in London’s West End where 10,000 performance artists roam the streets. The parade begins in Parliament Square and continues through Whitehall and Trafalgar Square to Piccadilly Circus and Green Park. The move is used to raise money for charitable organizations.
Trooping of the Color, Westminster, London in June is a military ceremony held by Commonwealth regiments and British forces. Past military achievements are exhibited at this event.