Festivals

Festivals

Spanish Festivals• Spanish Festivals • Spain is the land of fiestas. In every

single city, town and village there is a festival of some kind which gets all the townsfolk out on the streets partying with their neighbours.

• The biggest festivals of international fame are the bull running of Pamplona, the fireworks of Las Fallas in Valencia, and the mock battles of Moros y Cristiano's in Alcoy.

Underage Festival • Underage Festival is an event for 14 to 18 year olds (strictly no over-18s; 18-year

olds are welcome) and is run by London's Underage club.Line-up• The first acts confirmed are M.I.A., Annie Mac Presents, Tinchy Stryder, Caspa Feat.

Mc Rod Azlan, Ellie Goulding, Egyptian Hip Hop, Daisy Dares You, Gold Panda, Hadouken!, Lightspeed Champion, Crystal Castles, Everything , The Courteeners, General Fiasco, Late Of The Pier Sound System, New Young Pony Club, Jakwob, Is Tropical, Rox, Stornoway, Sub Focus, Tinie Tempeh, and Unicorn Kid. For the line-up details and stage splits, click here.

• Musical savvy youngsters are able to attend this festival on their own. The bars will be soft drinks only and there will be food available.

Tickets• Tickets are priced at £29.50. To buy tickets, click here.

Chinese on Lantern Festivals

Chinese history on lantern festival• The first month of the Chinese calendar is called yuan month and in ancient times

people called night xiao, therefore the day is called Yuan Xiao Festival in China. The fifteenth day is the first night to see a full moon. According to Chinese tradition, at the very beginning of a new year, when there is a bright full moon hanging in the sky, there should be thousands of colourful lanterns hung out for people to appreciate. At this time, people will try to solve puzzles on lanterns, eat yuanxiao (元宵 ) (glutinous rice ball) and enjoy a family reunion.