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Monday, May 1, 2023 | Pinewood International American School of Thessaloniki

Spring Traditions Around the World

M ea Tela arina Nazeraki

Bloemencorso (Flower Parade)

The Flower Parade, also known as the Bloemencorso, is an annual event held in Holland in April. The parade runs from Noordwijk to Haarlem. The Flower parade was first celebrated in 1947, to boost morale after WW2. The floats in the parade are made up of thousands of colorful flowers, such as tulips which are a symbol of Dutch culture. In addition to the floats, there are marching bands, dancers and other performers to entertain the audience.

less of religion. During Holi, people throw colored powder in each other’s faces and clothes which is a tradition rooted in the love story of Lord Krisha and Radha.

Holi (The Festival of Love)

Holi is perceived as one of the most famous festivals and has been celebrated in India since ancient times. The festival aims to welcome spring, to help forget and forgive, and end conflicts. People dance, party, have bonfires, and throw colorful powder dye into the air. The colors symbolize a new vibrant life. Holi is usually celebrated by Hindus, however, it is celebrated all over the world regard-

Summer Day

Summer Day, which is celebrated in Albania on March 14, is a holiday that has pagan roots. On this day, families and people celebrate the benefits of nature, the blooming of flowers, and the good things that nature has given to humanity. Inherited from generation to generation, this popular holiday is a day, which today also distinguishes the city of Elbasan, known in Albania for special cultural traditions. But the summer festival, which is celebrated in the city otherwise known as "the city in the navel of Albania", is not only for the people of Elbasana this holiday has been celebrated by all Albanians for years to show that they are always one.