6 Fantastic Festivals In South America This March
1. Semana Santa (various countries) Semana Santa, or “Holy Week,” is the most important Catholic festival in South America. Beginning in late March and ending early April, the week-long event contains a unique mix of religious, pagan, Catholic and even commercial celebrations. Celebrations can be found throughout South America, including extravagant street processions during Good Friday in Quito, Ecuador; colourful flower painted murals in the streets of Ouro Preto, Brazil; … Continue Reading
Get to know the richness of Colombian festivals and holidays
The Colombians love celebrations, and this is reflected in the number of national public holidays Columbia has. It is one of the countries in the world with the most national public holidays – around 20 days of the year. As it is a Catholic country, the most important celebrations are held around Christmas and Easter time, although the religious elements of the celebrations are quite minimal. Below are some of … Continue Reading