Events in Spain and Latin America, June 2016
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From the impressive Into Raymi festivals in the Andes, to the lively Bonfires of Saint John celebrations throughout Spain, this month the Sun and the Fire are the main focus of attention.
Here is a round up of the most important festivals in Spain and Latin America this month:
Indigenous Dance Festival, Ucayali
June 1
This festival involves the various different ethnic groups from the Padre Abad province, allowing visitors to get to know & appreciate their cultures.
Chimborazo Day, Ecuador
June 3
This day celebrates the mountain which represents the highest point on Earth.
Swiss Folk Day, San Jerónimo Norte
June 3 to 5
This small town in Argentina celebrates its Swiss roots with traditional costumes, Alpine folk music and Swiss food.
Sephardi Music Festival, Cordoba
June 6 to 11
A meeting point for the different traditions of the Sephardic culture, this festival offers concerts, as well as talks and conferences.
Q'éswachaka Celebration, Canas
June 9 to 12
Various communities from the province of Canas meet to rebuilt the last remaining Inca bridge.
Dance Festival, Paraty
June 9 to 12
Dança Paraty's twelfth edition is the opportunity to reveal new Brazilian talent, great shows as well as debates are expected.
Bonfires of San Juan, Alicante
June 10 to 14
Alicante celebrates the coming of summer with a spectacular display of music, colour and fireworks, paying tribute to fire.
Shrimp Festival, Paraty
June 11 to 12
Firstly conceived to raise funds for the Feast of Saints Peter & Paul (beginning in late June), this event marks the start of the shrimp season.
Janina Festivities, Brazil
June 13 to 26
This annual Brazilian celebration, also known as festa de São João involves folk dancing and fireworks display.
ExpoVinis Brasil, Sao Paulo
June 14 to 16
The biggest wine event in Brazil celebrates its twentieth outing. Producers, distributors and companies related to the market will meet there.
Music & Dance Festival, Granada
June 17 to July 8
This festival which is held in various emblematic settings in and around Granada, encompasses many different styles and genres
Middle Age Festival, Briones
June 17 to 19
Briones narrates its heritage with a light and sound show, falconry displays, jousting between knights, mediaeval weddings and more.
Sondor Raymi, Andahuaylas
June 18 to 19
Similar to the colourful Inti Raymi Festival held in Cusco, this event celebrates the sun with traditional costumes and Inca rituals.
Holy Spirit festival, Paraty
June 18 to 19
This festivity is an authentic relic of the cultural history of Brazil and dates back to the times of Queen Elizabeth of Portugal.
Folk Festival, Raqchi
June 19
The community of Raqchi is the setting for a festival of folk dances characterized by its rich folklore, preserved mainly by farming communities.
Fire Festivals, Pyrenees
June 20 to 29
Aragon and Catalonia celebrate the summer solstice with various fire festivals throughout the Pyrenees. This has been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
Inti Raymi Festival, Cusco
June 20 to 24
Considered as one of the most important celebration in South America. Every year, tourists from all over the world gather around Sacsayhuaman to experience a unique ritual-ceremonial show.
Fire Walking Festivities, Soria
June 23
Each year San Pedro Manrique is the setting of a mad ritual consisting of crossing the live coals of a meticulously prepared bonfire barefoot.
San Juan Festival, Tacna
June 23 to 24
This Andean tradition commemorates the ancient farmers of Tacna with dances and songs. Bonfires are lighted to generate heat and energy.
Chaccu de Vicuñas, Ayacucho
June 24
The Chaccu is the name of the ancient tradition for shearing Vicunas. Hundreds of people attend this event every year.
Folk Festival, Parintins
June 24 to 26
The 2nd-largest festival in Brazil (only after Rio's Carnival) takes place in the Amazonas region where two teams confront each other through folklore shows.
Tapas Competition, Avila
June 25 to 26
Numerous establishments take part in this delightful competition organized by the city of Avila. Visitors are allowed to eat the tapas!
National Ceviche Day, Peru
June 28
Peruvians celebrates their national dish with various gastronomic fairs around the country. Lima and Callao are two of the best places to spend the day.
Battle of Wine, Haro
June 29
Locals and visitors come to tirelessly despatch litres and litres of wine over their adversaries. A wine fair is also held during the afternoon.
Fireworks Competition, Tarragona
June 29 to July 2
The city of Tarragona plays host to the most important fireworks contest in the Mediterranean with fireworks companies from all around the world taking part. *Please note that this list only includes some of the most important events in Spain and Latin America, it is by no means exhaustive at all. Dates might also be subject to change without notice, so always check twice when booking a trip to attend these festivals.
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