Fiestas

Each day of the on-going fiestas is sponsored by an Ajijic gremio (like a trade union) as well as by a specific neighborhood in Ajijic, and each gremio purchases cohetes and a castillo, hires the band or bands for the day/night, etc. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The world of fiestas is one of the big cultural attractions of Mexico for tourists and expats. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Participating in fiestas complete with costume and dance cuts across generational lines. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Thus, I extend you an invitation for two magnificent and fabulous "fiestas" -- two enormous opportunities to consolidate Mexico and Canada's strategic liaison and to jointly design the next phase of this mega project called the "North American Neighbourhood" with a "Capital N." ❋ Unknown (2003)

He recalled in vivid detail and with significant contrast the last winter sojourn of President Olivarra in Coralio, when his appearance at their fiestas was the signal for thundering vivas of love and approbation. ❋ Unknown (1904)

He recalled in vivid detail and with significant contrast the last winter sojourn of President Olivarra in Coralio, when his appearance at their fiestas was the signal for thundering _vivas_ of love and approbation. ❋ O. Henry (1886)

Fallas (The Fallas), also known as fiestas josefinas in castellan or festes de Sant Josep in the local dialect from Catalan Valenciano, are celebrated in several towns and cities throughout the Velancian community of Spain, although The Fallas festival that takes place in the city of Valencia is by far the biggest. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The "fiestas" are supposed to have a good effect in Christianising the natives, and the saints 'calendar has been considerably enlarged in that pseudo-holy land. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

We celebrate three well-known "fiestas" in August, in Vitoria, San Sebastian and Bilbao. ❋ Euskaletxea (2010)

Oh, he said, we have around a hundred 'fiestas' every year! ❋ Unknown (2010)

Nevertheless, our Spanish lessons go far beyond that: they are an opportunity to learn about Spanish culture as well as a meeting point for people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures trying to find out more about Spanish habits, traditions, national celebrations (the "fiestas") and ways of living in Spain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Mes Chamorro, or Chamorro month, is a monthlong celebration in which assorted events such as fiestas, festivals, exhibits and live cultural performances take place to honor Guam's indigenous people. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I had a lot of fun doing this and I hope you enjoy watching these videos:) Las Fallas (The Fallas), also known as fiestas josefinas in castellan or festes de Sant Josep in the local dialect from Catalan Valenciano, are celebrated in several towns and cities throughout the Velancian community of Spain, although The Fallas festival that takes place in the city of Valencia is by far the biggest. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I hope you enjoy watching these videos:) Las Fallas (The Fallas), also known as fiestas josefinas in castellan or festes de Sant Josep in the local dialect from Catalan Valenciano, are celebrated in several towns and cities throughout the Velancian community of Spain, although The Fallas festival that takes place in the city of Valencia is by far the biggest. ❋ Unknown (2010)