The Top 5 Cultural Celebrations in 爱尔兰

爱尔兰 is a country full of diverse history and traditions. While studying abroad there, you might find yourself in the middle of some exciting festivals that celebrate everything from the history of the country, 它喜欢的运动, to the people that live there. Check out our list of the top 5 celebrations to check out while you're abroad:

1. 设立小说主人公布鲁姆日Fesitval

都柏林每年都会举办一次 设立小说主人公布鲁姆日节日-a celebration of the writings of James Joyce. Joyce is one of 爱尔兰s most celebrated authors, and the celebration takes place every year to commemorate his life. All over the city scenes from his novel Ulysses are acted out, with large crowds gathering to watch and listen. Many people dress up like Joyce or the characters in his books.

2. St. 帕特里克节

This festival is, by far, 爱尔兰's most famous. Originally a celebration of the Catholic St. Patrick, who expelled all the snakes from 爱尔兰, St. Patrick's day has morphed into a modern celebration of Irish culture, language and arts. Thousands of bystanders decked out in green and shamrocks crowd the main streets of the 都柏林 city center to watch the St. 帕特里克节游行. The city comes a live with fireworks, music and dance for three days every March.

3. 利菲河游泳

This is one of 都柏林's most historic sporting events. Dating back to the 1920's, the race's 2.2km course takes the swimmers past some of the city's most famous landmarks including the Guinness Factory, Four Court and the Hal'penny bridge. Over 300 male and female swimmers a year swim the race, and spectators gather all along the banks of the river to cheer them on.

4. 夏末节

Also known as Hallowe'en, this is a traditional festival in 都柏林 that marks the end of the summer. Thousands of tourists and locals alike gather on 都柏林's main streets in the city center to watch the Halloween Parade, as well as the fireworks after. Both children and adults wear costumes to attend the parade, parties and celebrations.

5. Six Nation's Rugby Tournament

This competition is between the rugby teams of 英格兰, 爱尔兰, Scotland, Whales and 意大利. Home games are held at Croke Park in 都柏林; locals and tourists come from all over to watch the games. When games are away, the city's pubs fill to the brim as people cheer on their team. Either way, the whole city takes on an energy and an excitement that tourists find hard to resist.