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Popular music: Europe has imported many different genres of popular music, including Rock, Blues, R&B Soul, Jazz, Hip-Hop and Pop. Various modern genres named after Europe are rooted in Electronic dance music (EDM), and include Europop, Eurodisco, Eurodance and Eurobeat. Popular music can be highly varied across Europe.
Europe is extremely rich in festivals and holidays, be them Christian, pagan or non-religious. Here is a short list encompassing all European countries. National holidays are often accompanied by fireworks, and sometimes processions and official ceremonies. EU-wide celebrations are indicated in bold.
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Nov 22, 2019 · Every two years in September, the town of Marostica in Northern Italy very proudly hosts a human chess game. The tradition originates in a legend from the 15th century. Two gentlemen challenged each other to a duel over Lionora, a woman they both loved. But her father, the lord of the Marostica’s castle, decided they should play chess instead.
Spain. The Tomato Fight (La Tomatina) Every year on the last Wednesday of August, people gather in the Valencian city of Buñol to engage in a gigantic tomato fight involving around 150,000 i.e. over 40 metric tons of tomatoes. It is said that La Tomatina started during a parade of the ‘Little Rabbit’ in 1945 where some woodland creatures ...
Feb 6, 2020 · Published February 6, 2020. Celebrations, traditions and customs are part of our common cultural heritage in Europe. They unite us across borders, structuring our seasons and lives, often reflecting themes relating to identity, religion and nature. Explore a variety of customs and traditions across Europe in this exhibition. We invite you to ...
Dec 3, 2023 · In the realm of European traditions and customs, every gesture, every celebration, and every shared moment is a thread in the intricate tapestry of culture. To experience authentic Europe is to ...
4. The Maypole (Maibaum) – Austria. The Maypole is a staple of many European traditions and customs. A large wooden pole is erected, usually during summer celebrations and festivals, to be danced around. In Austria, a little good-natured thievery accompanies this tradition, as inhabitants of one village attempt to steal a neighboring village ...
