Just a few short days after midsummer, its a spanish festival celebrated on beaches all over the country that welcomes the summer ahead. San juan s, or st john s, feast day falls on the 24 th of june every year, but its on st john s eve, the 23 rd of june, that the celebrations take place. We came here earlier on this year and it was so much fun. The shortest night of the year, is one of celebrations that take place on the beach with. Although san juan fiesta is dedicated to saint john, its tradition refers to pagan times. It combines traditional christian, catholic and pagan rituals and beliefs to make one amazing festival that spaniards and visitors will never forget. Can anyone tell me more about the celebration of this festival in seville. We would like to know more about it, the date and if it worth going to watch. Ireland, and spain, but no one does it quite like puerto rico.
Certain festivals seem to summarise life in spain, with its love of having a. Bring plenty to drink, something to eat, carry a sweater if you are going to be near the water, and be prepared to see the sun rise on the morning of the 24th. After sunset, people travel to a beach or any accessible body of water e. Celebrating the welcoming of the summer solstice with bonfires on. Saint johns eve, starting at sunset on 23 june, is the eve of celebration before the feast day of. The festival of san juan is celebrated annually on the 23 rd of june, the shortest night of the year. San juan also incorporates an attractive beach and coastal stretch, boasting crystal clear waters, a three kilometre stretch of golden sands, and superb amenities and facilities for holidaymakers.
Flights holiday rentals by holiday rental type house rentals in logrono. It is a celebration that is usually held on the beach with roaring bonfires, drinks, food and friends. The night of fire posted on june 22, 2012 by living language san juan is a festival celebrated on june 23rd, a magical night that welcomes the summer season. San juans, or st johns, feast day falls on the 24th of june every year, but its on st johns eve. Its no secret that there arent too many places that know how to party quite like spain. The celebration takes place during the shortest night of the year. In the earlier years there where family groups having barbecues on the beach, bonfires at midnight and most people swimming in the sea, or paddling, at midnight. Every region in spain has different local traditions, however all of them are related to fire and water. We would like to know more about it, the date and if it worth going.
San juan festival bonfires of saint john, spanish culture. Read on to discover everything you need to know about san juan in spain. Whether youre coming from afar or heading to the coast from inland, get ready to experience an unforgettable night welcoming the arrival of summer. Information about the festival of san juan, fairs and ferias of andalucia, spain. San juan celebrates the shortest night and the longest day of the year.
Check the agenda of verbenas and bonfires in ciutat. Aug 01, 2007 puerto rico is full of traditions and celebrations. Marking the start of the summer for andalucians, its celebrated across the region with one big party. Puerto rico is full of traditions and celebrations. The night of san juan is a popular festival where bonfires are lit and fireworks and firecrackers are thrown. Bonfires and songs highlight the celebration of st. It is celebrated in many places in europe such as norway, sweden, denmark, united kingdom, estonia and portugal, although it. It was a huge party, lots of beach fires, drinks, food and a concert. The main component of the festival is fire, a symbol of the sun.