Ireland is the country of great culture and tradition. There is a variety of festivals celebrated in Ireland. Bloomsday is celebrated on 16th June every year in the capital city ‘Dublin’. This is the celebration of the Irish writer, James Joyce and his novel. This festival includes theatrical activities, reading books and featuring Molly & Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus. Blooms day was first time celebrated in Dublin.
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated as a national holiday, which celebrates the patron Saint of the Country, St. Patrick. In all the main cities and towns, a parade is organized on this Occasion. Catholics attends an especial mass on this occasion.
Eat green celebration is all about making people aware of healthy eating and green vegetable benefits.
There are many fairs organized in Ireland but the Puck fair held in Kilrglin, Kerry. It starts from 10th August to 12th of August every year. This fair includes a parade, outdoor night concerts, dancing competitions and fire displays.
Wool weaving is one of the main crafts in Ireland. People have a talent to design beautiful sweaters. Elders can teach knitting to the younger ones.
Making stamps with potatoes is also a popular craft in the country. Cutting of the potato and designing of the stamp is also an art.
Building stone walls is also very much popular in Ireland. These stone walls are made of without cement but with holes for the crossing of wind.
There are many old Castles in Ireland that you can also practice to build a sort size castle.
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