Category Archives: Art
The Origins of the Edinburgh Festival
Every August, the streets of Edinburgh come alive with actors, comedians, musicians and performers from around the world. Millions of people flock to the Scottish capital to enjoy everything from theatre productions and comedy shows to classical music concerts and street performances. But how did the Edinburgh Festival begin, and how did it grow into the world’s largest celebration of the arts?
Glastonbury Festival – From the Beginning to the Current Day – A History Through the Years
In the build up to Glastonbury, which opens on 26th June, this legendary Festival has been delighting fans of music and the performing arts for over 54 years. In this blog post we take a whirlwind look at the history of Glastonbury and some of its most memorable moments.
Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos
Images and symbols from Mexico’s Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos are an increasingly familiar sight, thanks to the media and some recent major films. Less understood are its centuries-old significance and the symbolic meanings behind the rituals. We learn more about this ‘deadly’ tradition……
Holi, Festival of Colour and Love
This week, despite the snow in the UK, people around the world are celebrating Holi, the Hindu celebration of the end of winter and beginning of spring. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some colour and warmth instead of the snow?
Las Fallas – Valencia’s Spring Festival of Fire
Marking the beginning of Spring in quite a different way, the Spanish festival of fire or Las Fallas concluded last night with a celebration and burning of 799 statues or figurines. Find out where the origins of this event come from.
Colchester Rotary Club Musician of the Year 2016
Rose Calendars sponsor Rotary Music Festival and Musician of the Year award.
