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When:
Oct 9 , 2010
- Oct 17, 1020
Where: Saragossa (Zaragoza), Spain
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Fiestas del Pilar is held, yearly, in Saragossa the capital of Aragon area. In this fiesta the residents along with tourist honor the saint patron, Virgen Del Pilar.
The festival lasts for seven days where the Day of the Patron, the October 12th, is somewhere between its begining and end. The day of the patron is known as a holiday and a complete rest day.
Above a million and half visitors joine the six hundred thousands local celebrators. In addition to the festive parade, held on the day of the patron, various shows, all around the city, take place on the other seven days of the festival.
In the evening all the crowd reach the main street of the city to enjoy rock and techno concerts and be impressed by the marvelous fireworks show.
Among the various events, a spanish bullfight take place every morning on 08:00 at Plaza de Toros. The traditional bullfight is called vaquillas, the participants are amateur toreadors and everybody who feel courageous enough to participate in this dangerous event.
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background and overview:
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). A peaceful transition to democracy following the death of dictator Francisco FRANCO in 1975, and rapid economic modernization (Spain joined the EU in 1986), have given Spain one of the most dynamic economies in Europe and made it a global champion of freedom. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and relatively high unemployment.
[Courtesy of The World Factbook]
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 Location: Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France. |
Languages:
Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%; note - Castilian is the official language nationwide; the other languages are official regionally. |
Climate:
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast. |
Capital:
Madrid |
Time Zone:
UTC+1 ,(Summer UTC+2) |
Currency (code):
Euro (EUR) |
Call Code:
+34 |
Electric Power:
220v 50Hz |
Tourist office:
INSTITUTO DE TURISMO DE ESPAÑA - TURESPAÑA Jose Lázaro Galdiano, 6, 28071 Madrid - Tel.913433500 |
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