Do you know what “Vardavar” is? What about “Songkran” ? They are water festivals around the world! In unit 2 we’ve shown our peers the water festivals we have in Lleida and the villages nearby. You can read some below:
Hi Global Scholars,
I would like to tell you about a water activity in my culture called Foam Festival, in Catalan”Festa de l’escuma”.In my city the activity started 7 years ago in Sant Jordi Square and peope in my neighborhood go to this party.People participe by having a good time with friends.One fact you may find interesting is sometimes the foam is colorful and very beautiful.
Your friends, Khrystyna Lavrys and Ares Lorenzo.
Hi global scholars,
I would like to tell you about a water festival in Almacellas. This a village near our town.It was the year 1955 when it started . There is a parade of tractors and agricultural machinery along the main street.This festival attracts thousands of participants from all over Lleida,Barcelona. This festival has been awarded a prize .
Your friends: Ismael and Dani.
Hi Globlal Scholars,
I would like to tell you about a water celebration near my city called “Transsegre”. It takes place in Balaguer in summer. Balaguer is a village near our town.Transsegre is a race where anyone can participate (in groups better).The participants have to make boats with witch they have to go down the river. When the race finishes, everyone can dive into the river.The duration of this holiday is two days.
Your friends, Dunia and Asmaa
Hi Global Scholars,
I would like to tell you about a water activity in my culture called “Raiers in Pobla de Segur” in Lleida, near Barcelona.This activity began in 1974.People participate by going down the river in boats made of logs.One fact you may find interesting is the boats run very fast.
Your friend,Carlos and Edgar.
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